Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Slaughters |
| Coordinates | 37.38694, -87.45778 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Facility |
| Operator | North Hopkins Construction and Mining LLC |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1518634 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanson Mine | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Elk Creek Mine | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| No 1 Mine | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Harrison Const Co Inc Mine No 5 | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paul M Taylor Auger No 1 | 4.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Central Shop | 4.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Fork Construction Ltd Mine#1 | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Tihswa | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Anton Shop | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Mine #1 | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| No 1 | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cardinal | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Active |
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.