Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Providence |
| Coordinates | 37.41670, -87.75280 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Weslo Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1517369 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 Mine | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Underground No 1 | 0.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Providence Mine | 0.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Mine | 0.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | NonProducing |
| Canyon | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Providence Diamond J | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Providence #1 Prep Plant | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| M & N #5 | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rough Creek Surface No 2 | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wolf Creek Mining Co Inc Bellville | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 1 | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No. 1 | 2.6 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.