Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Daviess County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Nearest Town | Knottsville |
| Coordinates | 37.75611, -86.89389 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Western Kentucky Minerals, Inc. |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1519657 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joes Run Processing | 0.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Knottsville Mine | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No. 1 Crusher | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Joe's Run | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Auger No. 26 | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Knottsville Mine | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| St. Williams Mine | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Winn No 2 | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Windy Hill Mine | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cedar Ridge | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| North Johnson Mine | 3.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Free Silver Mine | 3.3 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.