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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYMSHA 1504445 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 01/26/1973 | Triplette Branch Coal CompanyReported operatorGeorge NewsomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineLetcher, KYMSHA 1504464 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/28/1980 | Webb-Elkhorn Coal CorpReported operatorWebb Thomas HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYMSHA 1504553 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Frasure Branch Coal Company IncReported operatorGeorge NewsomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYMSHA 1504563 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/28/1980 | Tri-County Mining IncReported operatorTri-County Mining IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineKnott, KYMSHA 1504608 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1977 | Greasey Creek Coal Company IncReported operatorGeorge NewsomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineHarlan, KYNear CoalgoodMSHA 1504634 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/13/1989 | James Hill & Hiram DayReported operatorHill James MReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineKnott, KYMSHA 1504659 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/22/1978 | Palumbo Coal Company IncReported operatorJohnson Hobart CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYNear PrinterMSHA 1504669 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/28/1980 | G & E Coal CompanyReported operatorGeorge NewsomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePike, KYMSHA 1505022 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/28/1980 | Lucas Valley Coal CompanyReported operatorLucas Valley Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineKnott, KYMSHA 1505045 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1975 | Monica Coal CompanyReported operatorCombs John Jr & Renfrow BakerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineBell, KYMSHA 1505075 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/19/1976 | S & T Coal CompanyReported operatorS & T Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePerry, KYMSHA 1505080 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1975 | Tesoro Coal CompanyReported operatorTesoro PetroleumReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePike, KYMSHA 1505121 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/28/1980 | Burnette Coal CompanyReported operatorBurnette VictorReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineMccreary, KYMSHA 1505131 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/09/1980 | J & S Coal CompanyReported operatorJ & S Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineMartin, KYNear DavellaMSHA 1505174 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/01/1975 | Jacks Creek Coal CompanyReported operatorCain Herbert JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineHarlan, KYMSHA 1505185 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 01/30/1974 | Molus Coals IncReported operatorMolus Coals IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYMSHA 1505192 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1980 | Blue Diamond Coals Of Risner IncReported operatorOusley VonnieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYMSHA 1505193 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1980 | Parker Coal CompanyReported operatorParker Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYNear GrethelMSHA 1505204 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/29/1980 | Grethel Mining Company IncReported operatorGrethel Mining Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineHarlan, KYMSHA 1505248 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | M & R Coal CompanyReported operatorOsborne MitchellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePike, KYNear SteeleMSHA 1505272 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/29/1980 | Eagle Coal CompanyReported operatorEstep Jack M & Bobby RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePike, KYMSHA 1505273 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1978 | Crystal Coal CompanyReported operatorBowling Charles DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePerry, KYNear AvawamMSHA 1505274 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1992 | Ray Coal CompanyReported operatorSunoco, Inc.Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineKnott, KYMSHA 1505305 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1976 | R & W Coal Company IncReported operatorHall WillisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePike, KYNear ShelbianaMSHA 1505323 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1980 | Hill Top Mining Co IncReported operatorHill Top Mining Co IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePike, KYMSHA 1505341 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1980 | Black Star Coal CompanyReported operatorRatliff Daniel LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineFloyd, KYMSHA 1505371 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1978 | E B Coal CompanyReported operatorBlanton EveretReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MinePike, KYMSHA 1505373 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/18/1976 | C C C Pompey Coal Company IncReported operatorChaney RonaldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineKnott, KYMSHA 1505386 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/28/1977 | Kyanco Coals IncReported operatorPreece John HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 MineKnott, KYMSHA 1505396 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/07/1977 | T & J Coal Company IncReported operatorJohnson ElwoodReported 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.