Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Madisonville |
| Coordinates | 37.28420, -87.45720 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | De Wayne Renfro |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1515530 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine #1 | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| East Volunteer | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| T&t Washing Recovery 4 | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Guess Mine No 3 | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Evergreen Tipple | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jo Pa | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Old Peabody Mine #1 | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Central Shop | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Weskol No 3 Strip | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Mine #1 | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Paul M Taylor Auger No 1 | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Heath | 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.