Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Mortons Gap |
| Coordinates | 37.25920, -87.41670 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Bryan Perry Enterprises Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1515754 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guess Mine No 3 | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| White City Mining - Pond River Mine | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 1 Mine | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Evergreen Tipple | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Milestone | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 3 Mine | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| East Volunteer | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Little Joe No 2-Strip | 3.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Dennis Pit | 3.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 2 Mine | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Weskol No 3 Strip | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Heath | 3.8 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.