SPRINGFIELD UNDERGROUND
LIMESTONE MINING.
At some point during a typical day in Springfield, Missouri, you have probably come in contact with Springfield Underground's premium limestone products. Limestone is used in the building of Springfield homes, hospitals, schools and roads, and Springfield farmers spread crushed limestone on their soil to improve crop yields.
Since 1946, Springfield Underground has provided thousands of tons of high quality limestone materials to ensure Springfield's continued growth. By mining its limestone underground, Springfield Underground has reduced the impact that mining may have on surrounding communities. Our company also provides Joplin, Missouri with limestone through its subsidiary, Joplin Stone Company.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The standard home requires 300-400 tons of aggregate limestone.
- About one-half of all crushed stone production is used for publicly funded projects, such as highways, bridges, water and sewer systems, public buildings, and airports.
- Limestone is mined in 92 of Missouri's 114 counties, and the industry employs more than 2,500 people with a combined payroll of more than $70 million.
- More than 75 million tons of crushed limestone products are produced in Missouri each year—roughly ten tons for each Missouri resident.
- Up to 80% of the concrete in roads and other structures is comprised of crushed stone; up to 95% of asphalt roads and parking lots is crushed stone.
- One mile of a two-lane concrete highway requires 7,200 tons of aggregate; one mile of a two-lane asphalt highway requires 10,300 tons of aggregate.
- Most aggregates are used within 40 miles of where they are extracted and are typically hauled by dump truck. After a truck loaded with aggregate travels about 20 miles, freight charges usually begin to exceed the cost of the materials it carries.
LIMESTONE IN THE OZARKS
Limestone is a major component of concrete, used in the construction of our schools, universities, houses, churches, businesses, and much more. Springfield Underground looks forward to playing it's part in the future growth of the Ozarks for many years to come. For more information on Missouri limestone production, visit www.molimestone.com.
Below is just a sample of where you might find Springfield Underground limestone:
Schools
- Ozark R-VI School District
- Rogersville School District
- Springfield Catholic Schools
- Springfield R-XII School District
Community
