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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton MineHardin, ILMSHA 1102667 | FluorsparUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/14/1995 | Ozark-Mahoning CompanyReported operatorAtochem North America IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Depue White City Pit And MillBureau, ILMSHA 1102611 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/1978 | E J Cattani Gravel CompanyReported operatorCattani EileenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DERRER QUARRY PORTABLE #1Carroll, ILNear Mt. CarrollMSHA 1102624 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/21/2004 | Heisler Stone Quarries IncReported operatorHazel HeislerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dickens Pit And MillLa Salle, ILMSHA 1101758 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/15/1979 | La Salle County Portable IncReported operatorRiverstone GroupReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diller Tile Company IncorporatedFayette, ILMSHA 1100473 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/24/1982 | Diller Tile Company IncReported operatorDiller Charles WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diller Tile Company IncorporatedLivingston, ILMSHA 1100474 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1994 | Diller Tile Company IncReported operatorDiller James EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DIMMICK PORTABLELa Salle, ILMSHA 1102841 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1997 | Western Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorLafarge S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dimmick QuarryLa Salle, ILNear Lasalle, ILMSHA 1103035 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2003 | Illinois Cement CompanyReported operatorEagle Materials IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Distler QuarryJo Daviess, ILMSHA 1100238 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1985 | E Wienen & Sons Construction Company IncReported operatorHarold E WienenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon PitJo Daviess, ILMSHA 1100672 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/03/1985 | P L Dillon Limestone IncReported operatorDillon Patrick LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon QuarryJo Daviess, ILMSHA 1102652 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/06/1978 | E Wienen & Sons Construction Company IncReported operatorHarold E WienenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon QuarryLee, ILMSHA 1102710 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/04/1979 | Medusa Cement CompanyReported operatorCrane CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Doc Schamper QuarryJo Daviess, ILMSHA 1100234 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/03/1985 | P W Ryan Sons IncReported operatorRyan Matthew JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Downin Pit And MillFulton, ILMSHA 1102322 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/10/1978 | Lawrence Downin OwnerReported operatorLawrence Downin OwnerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Downstate No 1Saline, ILMSHA 1102747 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/1984 | Downstate Stone CompanyReported operatorH H BarterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DREDGE #IGallatin, ILMSHA 1101740 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/20/2001 | Imi-South LlcReported operatorEarl BrinkerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dredge TravelerMadison, ILMSHA 1101185 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/1980 | Norbroco IncReported operatorNorbroco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Duck Creek Sand & Gravel, Inc.Fulton, ILNear BannerMSHA 1102996 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/10/2015 | Duck Creek Sand & Gravel, Inc.Reported operatorDennis G MortlandReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| DUCK ISLAND SAND & GRAVEL CO.Fulton, ILMSHA 1101093 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/1996 | Duck Island Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorRobert V NolanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dugan Sand And GravelFayette, ILMSHA 1101094 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/12/1981 | Dugan Sand & GravelReported operatorDugan J MReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dug Hill Sand PitUnion, ILMSHA 1101063 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/30/1979 | Bittle Const CoReported operatorBittle Leonard CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dundee NorthKane, ILMSHA 1102722 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/28/1984 | Road Materials CorpReported operatorE M Melahn Construction Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DUNDEE SAND & GRAVELKane, ILMSHA 1101116 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/1998 | Material Service CorpReported operatorHeidelberg Materials AGReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DuQuoin Carbon RecoveryPerry, ILNear DuQuoinMSHA 1103240 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/2018 | K. D. Crain & Sons, Inc.Reported operatorGoldia CrainReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Durin PitLee, ILMSHA 1102817 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/20/1986 | M B R CompanyReported operatorM B R CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dutch Mill StoneUnion, ILNear JonesboroMSHA 1103231 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/14/2012 | Dutch Mill StoneReported operatorKimberly Ann EvansReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Eads MineJefferson, ILMSHA 1100832 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Robertson & Assoc (Il) IncReported operatorRobertson David S & Assoc LtdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Eagle Loading DockGallatin, ILNear ShawneetownMSHA 1101781 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/01/1981 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Eagle Mine No 1Gallatin, ILMSHA 1100597 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1974 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Eagle No. 2Gallatin, ILNear ShawneetownMSHA 1100598 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/31/2006 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorPatriot Coal CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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.