Brown's Stone

AbandonedDimension SandstoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateTennessee
CountyVan Buren
Nearest TownSpencer
Coordinates35.67861, -85.33833

Commodities

PrimaryDimension Sandstone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorBrown's Stone
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4003278

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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