HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Prep PlantGallatin, ILMSHA 1101780 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1980 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Eagle River Mine No 1Saline, ILNear HarrisburgMSHA 1103212 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/15/2026 | Responsible Energy OperationsReported operatorDavid (Michael) JamisonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Eagle Surface PrepGallatin, ILNear ShawneetownMSHA 1100596 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/16/1995 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Eagle Valley MineGallatin, ILNear EqualityMSHA 1102846 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/12/2002 | Big Ridge, Inc.Reported operatorPeabody Energy CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| E And B #2Williamson, ILNear MarionMSHA 1102568 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/1984 | E & B Coal CompanyReported operatorChamness MargaretReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| E And L StripSaline, ILMSHA 1100831 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/1973 | E & L Coal CompanyReported operatorOutlaw EdwardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Eastern Illinois Pit & MillKankakee, ILMSHA 1100475 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/04/1989 | Eastern Illinois Clay CompanyReported operatorEastern Illinois Clay CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| East Riverdale PitCook, ILNear ElginMSHA 1102887 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/12/2003 | Beverly Materials LLCReported operatorDaniel R PloteReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| East Riverdale Pit And MillDu Page, ILMSHA 1102258 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/07/1983 | East Riverdale Gravel CompanyReported operatorDaniel R PloteReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| EAST SIDE SANDMason, ILMSHA 1102688 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/1999 | Manito Investment CompanyReported operatorMichael CullinanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| East Side Sand & GravelMacon, ILNear OakleyMSHA 1102849 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/11/2005 | East Side Sand & GravelReported operatorRonald (Gene) Maple; Doug WilloughbyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Eastwood Sand & Gravel Works IncorporateWhite, ILMSHA 1101095 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/15/1986 | Eastwood Sand & Gravel Works IncReported operatorJames E LitherlandReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| E & B Coal CompanyWilliamson, ILMSHA 1102081 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/31/1980 | E & B Coal CompanyReported operatorChamness MargaretReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Edwards Mine (Strip)Peoria, ILMSHA 1100606 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/28/1981 | Midland Coal CompanyReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Edwin Hank PitMarshall, ILMSHA 1102741 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/03/1980 | Mid-West Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorJerry HenryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Elgin Sand & Gravel CompanyCook, ILMSHA 1102789 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1985 | Elgin Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorCarlino JimReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Elkville No.1 MineJackson, ILNear ELKVILLEMSHA 1103121 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2011 | S Coal CompanyReported operatorGeraldine P TurnerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Eller QuarryCarroll, ILMSHA 1100393 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/1985 | Renner Quarries LtdReported operatorRobert A EgertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Eller'S Sand & GravelChristian, ILMSHA 1102793 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/13/1985 | Eller'S Sand & GravelReported operatorEller RaymondReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ELMHURST PORTABLE PLANTDu Page, ILMSHA 1100058 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/04/1996 | Elmhurst-Chicago StoneReported operatorCharles Hammersmith JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Elmhurst Underground No 1Du Page, ILMSHA 1102707 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/04/1991 | Elmhurst-Chicago StoneReported operatorCharles Hammersmith JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Elm No 1 MinePeoria, ILNear TrivoliMSHA 1100607 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/1984 | Midland Coal CompanyReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Elm No 2 StripFulton, ILMSHA 1100592 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/06/1972 | Midland Coal Co-Div American Smelting & RefiningReported operatorDevlin RobertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Embarras No 1Coles, ILNear OaklandMSHA 1102831 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/01/1993 | Amco-Illinois Mining CompanyReported operatorSarad JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Energy Mine No 1Vermilion, ILMSHA 1508231 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1977 | Gibbs Brothers IncReported operatorGibbs Brothers IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Energy Salvage CulmFranklin, ILMSHA 1102593 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Energy Salvage CompanyReported operatorEnergy Salvage CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Energy Strip MineWilliamson, ILMSHA 1100632 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1980 | Forsyth-Energy IncReported operatorForsyth-Energy IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| EqualityGallatin, ILMSHA 1102749 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1980 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Equality Mine #1Saline, ILNear HarrisburgMSHA 1102640 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/1993 | Equality Mining CompanyReported operatorDenny Fred-D C SimpsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ervin Sand & GravelCumberland, ILMSHA 1102385 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1985 | Ervin Sand & GravelReported operatorErvin GregReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.