Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Ilsley, Ky |
| Coordinates | 37.21970, -87.60610 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Peacock Coal Company |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513548 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Mine No 1 | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Miracle Mine | 0.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Hamby Mine | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Chance | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Emerald No 1 | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Ilsey Mine | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Suthards Mine | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Circle S Coal Co Inc Jericho Mine | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Bennett Sons | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Slate Ford Mine | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Magic Coal Company | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Pittsburg Landing Coal Company | 3.2 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.