Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Ohio County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Nearest Town | Centertown |
| Coordinates | 37.42444, -87.97694 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Armstrong Coal Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1518552 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Mine & Mill | 1.9 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
| Tex Mine #1 | 5.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Pyro Mine No 6 | 5.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Smith Coal No 3 | 5.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Unicorn No 1 | 5.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Sullivan Processing Plant | 5.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Sullivan Mine | 5.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Sullivan Underground | 5.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Piney Creek | 6.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Crittenden No 1 | 6.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Highway Junction Shale | 6.4 mi | Clay | Unknown |
| Wolf Creek Mining Company No 1 | 6.7 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.