Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Providence |
| Coordinates | 37.38361, -87.73055 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Phoenix Coal Corporation |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1518968 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine No. 1 | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 1 | 0.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 1 | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cansler Mining | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Providence #1 Prep Plant | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Shamrock Mine | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Little John | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Underground No 1 | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| No 1 Mine | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Weslo Mine #3 | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| West Hopkins Mine | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Mine | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | NonProducing |
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.