Louisville (quarry area) — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Louisville (quarry area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Reported finds include fossilized quarry, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Chickasaw Park Road
Postcode: 40211
Coordinates: 38.24048, -85.83477

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Louisville (quarry area)

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Fossilized QuarryEncyclopedia →
Petrified Wood Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Louisville (quarry area).

Across the state line from Louisville (quarry area)

Louisville (quarry area) is close enough to the Kentucky border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Louisville (quarry area) FAQ

Where is Louisville (quarry area)?+

Louisville (quarry area) is in Jefferson County, Kentucky, at 38.24048, -85.83477. Nearest road: Chickasaw Park Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Louisville (quarry area)?+

Louisville (quarry area) is reported to produce Fossilized Quarry, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Louisville (quarry area)?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Louisville (quarry area)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.24048, -85.83477 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Chickasaw Park Road.

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