Limestone, High Calcium Mines in North Carolina

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Limestone, High Calcium Mining in North Carolina

North Carolina has 5 limestone, high calcium-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.

The earliest recorded limestone, high calcium mine in North Carolina is Finger Limestone Quarry in Lincoln County, with records dating to 1775.

By County

CountySites
Catawba County3
Lincoln County2

Limestone, High Calcium Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Finger Limestone QuarryLincolnPast Producer
Keener Limestone QuarryLincolnPast Producer
Old Limestone Quarry of Catawba CountyCatawbaPast Producer
Setzer Limestone QuarryCatawbaPast Producer
Shuford Limestone QuarryCatawbaPast Producer

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