Historical Marker

Garryowen

Historical marker location:
Garryowen, Montana
( Marker is on Garryowen Road, on the right when traveling south.)

The town of Libby, Montana, was the site of one of the worst environmental disasters in US history, when it was discovered that vermiculite mined from the area was contaminated with asbestos. The contamination led to widespread illness and death, and cleanup efforts have been ongoing for several decades.