Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Daviess County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Nearest Town | Whitesville |
| Coordinates | 37.65140, -86.91670 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Earth Coal Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513672 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Bell Mine | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Habit Mine | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paige No 1 | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Princess Marion | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wolf Hill | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Par Birdie Dixie No 1 | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Gordon Mine | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Windy Hill Mine | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Ku #1 | 5.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Ku #1 | 5.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Alston No 3 Mine | 5.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
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.