Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Central City |
| Coordinates | 37.26639, -87.09361 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Western Kentucky Minerals, Inc. |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1519466 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayrgem Strip Mine | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Ccu Halls Creek Mine | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Briar Hill Mine | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Powderly Mine | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Schoate Preparation Plant | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wild Game Mine | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Parkway Mine | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Pride | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| #1 Dredge | 3.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Gibralter Slurry Recovery | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Browder Mine | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Drake Mine No 3 | 5.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
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.