Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Daviess County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Nearest Town | Mortons Gap |
| Coordinates | 37.23470, -87.47920 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Woody Sutton Mining Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513910 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weskol No 3 Strip | 0.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| H & G Mine H4 | 0.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Evergreen Tipple | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jerry Lewis No 1 Mine | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Steadfast Fuels Inc | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Midway Mine | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Shannon No 1 | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Blue Eagle Plant | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Joshua Mining Company | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Homestead #2 | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Fork's Maxx Mine | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Milestone | 3.6 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.