Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | White Plains |
| Coordinates | 37.22080, -87.37170 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Charolais Corp |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1516187 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Joe No 2-Strip | 0.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 3 Mine | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Db89 | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| River Venture | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 4 Mine | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| No 2 Mine | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Whitaker Mines #1 | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Foxfire Mine | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Tradewater | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| White City Mining - Pond River Mine | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Carlisle | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Perfect Circle Mine | 3.0 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.