Cash Hollow/bowery

AbandonedFire ClaySurfaceMSHA

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWashington
Nearest TownJohnson City
Coordinates36.32978, -82.33792

Commodities

PrimaryFire Clay

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorGeneral Shale Brick, Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4000189

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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