Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Beulah |
| Coordinates | 37.26140, -87.68530 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Lick Creek Coal Company |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1515545 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1-Tipple | 0.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Larkins Mine | 0.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Donaldson Creek No 2 | 0.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wyatt Mine | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Gemini Mine | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Progress Mine | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Falcon Mine | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Hugh David Swatzell | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cansler Mining Mine No 2 | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Don Bow Mine | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Babb Land Improvement No 2 | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| West Beulah 3 | 2.1 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.