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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia BranchBledsoe, TNNear CrossvilleMSHA 4003468 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/2024 | R3M QuarriesReported operatorMichael Rector; John RectorReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ghm-TennCampbell, TNNear DevoniaMSHA 4003173 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2003 | Green Hill Mining IncReported operatorLaird T Orr Jr.Reported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Gibson County MineGibson, TNNear SkullboneMSHA 4001081 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2009 | Kentucky-Tennessee Clay CompanyReported operatorImerys S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Gibson PitDecatur, TNMSHA 4002719 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1986 | Decatur County Highway DepartmentReported operatorDecatur County-TnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Giles CountyGiles, TNMSHA 4002949 | Phosphate RockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/10/1991 | G T Construction Company IncReported operatorWalker James HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Giles County OperationsGiles, TNMSHA 4002791 | Phosphate RockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/01/1991 | Hall & Knox Mining Company IncReported operatorKnox Tillman WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Giles County QuarryGiles, TNNear PulaskiMSHA 4003202 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/16/2006 | Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.Reported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Glady Fork MineSequatchie, TNNear DunlapMSHA 4002946 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/1993 | Skyline Coal CompanyReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gleason Clay Products Inc Gleason BWeakley, TNMSHA 4000193 | Common ShaleFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Gleason Clay ProductsReported operatorJames A SkinnerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gleason Mines Weakley, TNNear GleasonMSHA 4001046 | Clay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2009 | Kentucky-Tennessee Clay CompanyReported operatorImerys S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Glencliff Quarry And MillDavidson, TNMSHA 4001325 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/22/1991 | Metro Public Works Dept/Special Operations DivReported operatorMetro Public Works Dept/Special Operations DivReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Globe MillMaury, TNMSHA 4000629 | Phosphate RockFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/20/1991 | Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemicals CompanyReported operatorRhone-Poulenc S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gobey Strip MineMorgan, TNNear WartburgMSHA 4000655 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/19/1986 | G & F Coal Company IncReported operatorGoodman DavidReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Goforth MineSequatchie, TNNear DunlapMSHA 4002701 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/04/1994 | Faith Coal CompanyReported operatorStockwell Lonnie RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gomez Mountain StoneVan Buren, TNNear WHITWELLMSHA 4003520 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/07/2024 | Gomez Mountain StoneReported operatorAmado Gomez; Venancio GomezReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Goodwin WasherMaury, TNMSHA 4002286 | Phosphate RockFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Hooker Chemical & Plastics Company IncReported operatorHooker Chemical & Plastics Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gordonsville ProjectSmith, TNMSHA 4001750 | Lead-Zinc OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/1979 | Cowin & CompanyReported operatorC & C HOLDING INCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gordonsville ProjectSmith, TNMSHA 4002381 | Lead-Zinc OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1980 | Jersey Miniere Zinc CompanyReported operatorUnion Miniere S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gordonsville Surface And MillSmith, TNMSHA 4002382 | Lead-Zinc OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1980 | Jersey Miniere Zinc CompanyReported operatorUnion Miniere S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gorman QuarryHumphreys, TNNear WaverlyMSHA 4003254 | Dimension LimestoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/08/2006 | TN Army National Guard, Volunteer Training SiteReported operatorUnited States GovernmentReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Grainger County MineGrainger, TNNear RutledgeMSHA 4003339 | Dimension LimestoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/17/2008 | Claiborne Hauling LLCReported operatorTodd ClaiborneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Grainger County QuarryGrainger, TNMSHA 4000044 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/14/1982 | Grainger County Highway DepartmentReported operatorGrainger County-TnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Grainger County QuarryGrainger, TNNear Bean StationMSHA 4003418 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/14/2020 | Vulcan Construction Materials, LLCReported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| GRANOX QUARRYKnox, TNNear KnoxvilleMSHA 4003154 | Dimension MarbleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/2021 | Tennessee Marble CompanyReported operatorMonica J GawetReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Grasselli Quarry Jefferson, TNMSHA 4003131 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/2000 | Martin Marietta Southeast Agg Operations, LLCReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Grassy Cove No 1 SurfaceCumberland, TNMSHA 4002358 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/15/1978 | Micuron Coal CompanyReported operatorEngelhardt DonaldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gravel PitDyer, TNMSHA 4002724 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/1985 | Campbell & CampbellReported operatorCampbell & CampbellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Grays Creek FieldstoneMarion, TNNear WhitwellMSHA 4003558 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/06/2024 | Seven Springs StoneReported operatorSandra Penland; Jarrod PenlandReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Grays Gap No 2 MineAnderson, TNMSHA 4000518 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1976 | Gay Coal IncReported operatorCoal Acquisition IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Grays Gap No 3 MineAnderson, TNMSHA 4001611 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Gay Coal IncReported operatorCoal Acquisition IncReported 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.