Mine Lake data center site (Monticello)
Monticello annexed land around Mine Lake in August 2026 despite months of protest from residents wearing 'No Data Centers in Jasper County' shirts. Residents say they plan to fight the decision.
Where things stand: Monticello City Council voted 4-1 on Aug. 11, 2026 to annex three plots around Mine Lake that residents say are for a data center.
🕒 Latest update (Aug 11, 2026): City council approved annexing three plots around Mine Lake, 4-1, over strong opposition.
What we know
- 📍 WhereLand around Mine Lake, Monticello, Jasper County
- 🏢 Companyunknown
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Who would build and use the data center? 🙋 I'll find out
- Has a rezoning or state review been filed? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power and water would it use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Aug 11, 2026City council approved annexing three plots around Mine Lake, 4-1, over strong opposition.
Local votes and rules
🗺️ Zoning change
Monticello City Council voted 4-1 to annex three pieces of land around Mine Lake that residents fear will become a data center. Residents packed the meeting in 'no data centers in Jasper County' shirts and say they will try to reverse it.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Monticello City Council approves land annexation despite community pushback · WGXA · Aug 12, 2026
- OpenStreetMap: Mine Lake spillway, Monticello · OpenStreetMap contributors · Oct 7, 2026
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