Buckhead Energy buys Jefferson County, Illinois mineral rights and royalties.
Jefferson County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-08-16:
This page covers Jefferson County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see Illinois Mineral Rights.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Jefferson County, Illinois?
Jefferson County, Illinois, is a south-central Illinois Basin producing county with active Aux Vases, Cypress, and McClosky production. The county has continuous oil operating history dating to the 1930s.
Cities and communities: Mt. Vernon, Bonnie, Bluford.
Jefferson County, Illinois
Mt. Vernon (county seat)
4 producing formations
Depth: Mississippian
Primary producer
Depth: Mississippian
Stacked sand
Depth: Mississippian
Carbonate
Depth: Mississippian
Producer
Jefferson County operator base includes Illinois Basin independents.
Mt. Vernon-area mineral interests commonly trace to original 1930s landowners.
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