Carolina Rose Quarry

AbandonedDimension SlateSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
Nearest TownKing
Coordinates36.31722, -80.33722

Commodities

PrimaryDimension Slate

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorAppalachian Stone Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3102135

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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