Mill Spring Quarry & Mill

AbandonedCrushed, Broken GraniteSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPolk
Nearest TownMill Spring
Coordinates35.29972, -82.13833

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Granite

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorThompson Contractors Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3100082

What This Means

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.

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