Historical Marker
Post Commander's Residence
Historical marker location:
26 G Road, Missoula, Montana
( Marker is on G Road near Fort Missoula Road, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2003
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.