Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Madisonville |
| Coordinates | 37.31167, -87.45000 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Facility |
| Operator | T & T Washing Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1518143 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Shop | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| East Volunteer | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Grapevine #1 | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paul M Taylor Auger No 1 | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Milestone | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Mine #1 | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Jo Pa | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Elk Creek Mine | 3.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Guess Mine No 3 | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Old Peabody Mine #1 | 4.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Fies Slurry Recovery | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| Evergreen Tipple | 4.4 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.