Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Daviess County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Nearest Town | Whitesville |
| Coordinates | 37.72360, -86.90690 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Lanham Mining Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1517116 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auger No. 26 | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Joe's Run | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Joes Run Processing | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| North Knottsville Mine | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No. 1 Crusher | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Knottsville Mine | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Knottsville Mine | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mayfield | 4.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Par Birdie Dixie No 1 | 4.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Habit Mine | 4.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Bell Mine | 4.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| St. Williams Mine | 4.5 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.