Historical Marker
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Historical marker location:
111 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Higgins Avenue and West Front Street, 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.