Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Central City |
| Coordinates | 37.29139, -87.05194 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Armstrong Coal Company, Inc. |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1519358 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| Wild Game Mine | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Gibraltar Highwall | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Gibralter Slurry Recovery | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rose France Mine | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Martwick Underground | 3.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| #1 Dredge | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Drake Mine No 3 | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Ayrgem Strip Mine | 3.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Lewis Creek Docks Inc | 4.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Powderly Mine | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Briar Hill Mine | 4.5 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.