Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Hanson |
| Coordinates | 37.43530, -87.45000 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Harrison Construction Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513536 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Fork Construction Ltd Mine#1 | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Tihswa | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 1 | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| East Hanson Mine | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Chelsea #1 Mine | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jewel City Clay Mine | 4.4 mi | Clay | Past Producer |
| No 1 Mine | 4.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cardinal | 5.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Active |
| Elk Creek Mine | 5.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| River Queen Strip | 5.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| River Queen Ug Mine No 1 | 6.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Anton Shop | 6.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.