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Coalmont: A Railroad Town Built on the Highest Point Between Terre Haute and Bedford

Coalmont sits in the southwest corner of Lewis Township, Clay County, right on the Sullivan County line, founded in 1900 by John R. Walsh along his Southern Indiana Railroad. The town was platted on twenty acres of the Uriah Coulson farm and named for its location in the coal belt and its elevation — reportedly the highest point on the rail line between Terre Haute and Bedford. The town’s earliest days are well documented: John Kester built the first business house on Brazil Street in 1900 and secured the post office, with Julia Kester becoming Coalmont’s first postmaster in April 1901; Oscar Briley opened a saloon the same year; the first telephone went into Sargent’s store and restaurant in 1901; and by 1909 the Jasonville Electric Light Company had brought electric lights to a town with an estimated population of 650.

Coalmont’s coal-mining origins left a lasting physical mark on the town and the surrounding countryside — a 1965-era Clay County tourism pamphlet noted that the coal industry had created over 2,000 acres of water across the county through strip-mining pits, many of which became fishing lakes, and Shakamak State Park, just a few miles away with three man-made lakes covering 400 acres, sits on land donated by the surrounding Sullivan, Greene, and Clay counties with a similar mining-and-reclamation history. Coalmont’s early growth was rapid enough that at least one building in town was condemned by a state inspector after the ground beneath it was found to have been undermined — a vivid early example of the kind of ground-settlement risk that still shapes properties in this part of Clay County. Today’s Coalmont remains a small, quiet community of older homes built during and after that early-1900s boom, surrounded by the rural farmland and reclaimed mining land typical of southwestern Clay County.

Calls we regularly handle for Coalmont-area homes and properties include:

  • Burst and frozen pipes in early-1900s homes built during Coalmont’s railroad boom
  • Foundation cracking and basement seepage tied to historic undermining and ground settlement
  • Basement and crawl space flooding on rural properties after heavy spring rain
  • Sump pump failure on properties near former strip-mine pits and reclaimed mining land
  • Roof leaks and storm damage on older homes along Brazil Street and surrounding areas
  • Mold growth in basements and crawl spaces with limited ventilation in older housing
  • Water heater and supply line failures throughout Coalmont’s older housing stock
  • Well and septic-related water intrusion on rural properties following saturated ground
  • Category 2 and 3 water losses from septic backups after heavy regional rain
  • Water damage discovered during inspections on long-held Coalmont-area family homes

Fast Response from Terre Haute to Coalmont

When you call our 24/7 emergency line from Coalmont, our response team leaves 494 W Honey Creek Drive in Terre Haute and travels toward Clay City via State Road 59 and State Road 246, then connects to State Road 159, whose northern section runs from SR 246 south through Coalmont toward Shakamak State Park near the SR 48 junction. This SR 59/246-to-SR 159 corridor gives our crews a direct path from Terre Haute through Clay City into the Coalmont area of southwestern Clay County.

Because Coalmont sits right on the Sullivan County line and is surrounded by rural farmland and reclaimed mining land rather than a dense town grid, our dispatchers ask for your road and nearest cross-road, along with whether your property is closer to Coalmont’s center, Jasonville, or Shakamak State Park — all of which are within about ten miles of each other in this corner of the county. Given the distance from Terre Haute, response times to the Coalmont area run somewhat longer than for in-town Vigo or Clay County addresses, but we prioritize active water and fire emergencies and our crews are familiar with the SR 59/246/159 corridor connecting this area to the rest of our coverage.

Local Factors Driving Water Damage, Mold, and Fire Risk in Coalmont

Coalmont’s risk profile starts with the very ground it sits on. The town’s early history includes a documented case of a building being condemned by a state inspector after the site beneath it was found to have been undermined — a striking illustration of how active coal mining shaped the land under this community from its earliest days. More than a century later, ground throughout this part of Lewis Township and southwestern Clay County continues to settle unevenly as old mine workings shift, and that settlement can open small cracks in foundations that let groundwater into basements and crawl spaces during heavy rain. For Coalmont-area properties, this isn’t a one-time historical curiosity — it’s an ongoing factor that can cause recurring foundation seepage if the underlying ground movement isn’t accounted for alongside the immediate water damage.

The area’s strip-mining legacy also created an unusual hydrology: a 1960s-era county tourism pamphlet noted that the coal industry had created over 2,000 acres of water across Clay County through old strip-mine pits, many of which became recreational lakes — and Shakamak State Park’s three man-made lakes, just a few miles from Coalmont, sit on reclaimed mining land donated by Sullivan, Greene, and Clay counties. Properties near these old pits and reclaimed areas can have unusual drainage patterns and elevated groundwater levels compared to typical farmland, which factors into how water moves around foundations during wet periods. Building age compounds these ground-related factors: homes built during Coalmont’s 1900-era railroad boom along Brazil Street and the surrounding blocks often retain original plumbing that’s been updated piecemeal over more than a century, and Indiana’s freeze-thaw winters are hard on this kind of older galvanized plumbing in uninsulated crawl spaces.

Many properties in the Coalmont area rely on private wells and septic systems, and saturated ground — whether from typical heavy rain or the area’s unusual mining-affected drainage — can slow septic drainage or cause backups, a Category 3 ‘black water’ situation requiring specialized handling under IICRC S500 protocols. Mold risk follows directly from these factors: basements and crawl spaces that take on moisture from settling-related foundation cracks or a slow plumbing leak in an early-1900s home, combined with the limited ventilation typical of older construction, create conditions where mold can establish itself within the industry-standard 24-48 hour window if not addressed quickly. Fire risk reflects the town’s age as well — electrical systems in century-old homes that predate modern code, wood stoves and space heaters in older or rural homes, and outbuildings tied to the area’s agricultural and mining history. For any of these situations, our crews use moisture meters and thermal imaging to trace water intrusion through older construction, classify the loss by category and class, and build an Xactimate estimate that reflects the realities of restoring a property in a town literally built on top of its own mining history.

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494 W Honey Creek Drive, Terre Haute, IN, 47802

(812) 514-8555

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Water damage can result from unexpected leaks, flooding from storms, plumbing failures, or appliance malfunctions. Our certified teams focus on rapid water removal, drying, and stabilization to help prevent further damage and mold growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions Coalmont-area property owners ask us most often.

Our crews travel from 494 W Honey Creek Drive in Terre Haute toward Clay City via State Road 59 and State Road 246, then connect to State Road 159, whose northern section runs south through Coalmont toward Shakamak State Park. Because Coalmont sits in a rural part of southwestern Clay County right on the Sullivan County line, our dispatcher will ask for your road and nearest cross-road, and whether your property is closer to Coalmont’s center, Jasonville, or Shakamak State Park. Given the distance, response times run somewhat longer than for in-town addresses, but we prioritize active emergencies.

It’s a real possibility worth investigating. Coalmont’s history includes a documented case of a building being condemned because the ground beneath it had been undermined, and ground throughout this part of Lewis Township continues to settle unevenly as old mine workings shift over time. We use moisture meters to determine how water is entering through foundation cracks, document the category and class of any resulting water damage, and can help you understand whether the underlying cause appears to be ground settlement — information that may be useful for a foundation contractor evaluating the structure separately.

It can. Much of the land around Coalmont and toward Shakamak State Park was reshaped by decades of strip mining, which created unusual drainage patterns and, in many cases, the man-made lakes that now dot this part of the county — including the park’s own three lakes on reclaimed mining land. Properties near these old pits can have different groundwater behavior than typical farmland nearby. We use moisture meters to assess how water is moving around your foundation and document the category and class of any water intrusion so we can recommend the right long-term approach.

Homes built during Coalmont’s 1900-era railroad boom often have original framing and plumbing with minimal vapor barriers, which lets water travel further than expected through wall and ceiling cavities once a pipe fails. Our first step is assessment: we use thermal imaging to map how far the water has spread through your home’s framing rather than assuming based on visible damage alone. From there we classify the loss, remove unsalvageable materials, apply antimicrobial treatment to prevent mold, and set up structural drying equipment the same visit.

Mold findings during a pre-listing inspection on older Coalmont-area homes are common, often tied to ground moisture, settling-related foundation cracks linked to the area’s mining history, and limited basement ventilation typical of early-1900s construction. We can schedule a visual mold inspection quickly, with lab sample testing through a third-party lab available if your buyer’s agent or lender requires documentation. Once we identify the moisture source and remediate following IICRC S520 protocols, we can arrange post-remediation clearance testing so you have an ‘all clear’ ready before closing.

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The staff of pure clean made our water remediation job from beginning to end, seamless and efficient. Every one of their staff and contractors were polite, professional, timely, and communicated very well. Follow-through was spot on, and the job was completed, exactly as promised! We cannot imagine one single detail that would’ve made the job better. We cannot say enough positive things about Puroclean and it’s staff!
Tom Hess
June 15, 2026
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Had a water leak affecting 2 floors. All flooring had to be replaced along with some drywall, trim, etc. Crew was absolutely wonderful. Called each day before arriving, very polite, courteous, professional, and very skilled. Regular communication throughout the whole process and worked well with our insurance. We have no complaints.
Bonnie Medearis
May 7, 2026
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The staff of pure clean made our water remediation job from beginning to end, seamless and efficient. Every one of their staff and contractors were polite, professional, timely, and communicated very well. Follow-through was spot on, and the job was completed, exactly as promised! We cannot imagine one single detail that would’ve made the job better. We cannot say enough positive things about Puroclean and it’s staff!
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June 15, 2026
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