Townsend Trees Planted for Special Purposes
 | Author:
Patrick Plantenberg, Tree Board
Townsend Tree Board Chair, Townsend Rotary Club |
Townsend Trees Planted for Special Purposes
Patrick Plantenberg
Tree Board
This is the 21st of a series of articles about trees planted in Townsend and Broadwater County to honor people, special events, or for other purposes.
The Tree Board hopes people will come forward with more information on other trees planted on public as well as private property so the tree and its purpose can be documented.
98) Fraxinus americana ‘Autumn Purple’, Autumn Purple White Ash; planted in 2012 at 141 S. Cedar Street to celebrate Augusta McDonnell's graduation. The tree was planted by the family and the Tree Board. The tree was donated by Beth Ihle. The tree is in good condition.
99) Aesculus x carnea ‘Ft. McNair’, Ft. McNair Red Horsechestnut; planted in 2015 in Veteran’s Park in memory of Tom Cotter. Tom Cotter was a graduate of Broadwater County High School. Even though he moved away, he made a positive difference in our community through his giving. The tree is the second tree west of the sidewalk to the Veteran’s Memorial on the north side of the park. The tree was planted by the Tree Board. The tree was donated by Bill Kearns. The tree is in fair condition.
100) Juglans nigra, Black Walnut; planted in 2017 in Veteran’s Park in memory of Robert ‘Bob’ E. Bagley. August 4, 1941 - July 14, 2016. US Army Decorated Veteran SP4 18th Airborne, November 4, 1963 -October 31, 1969. Forever Loved Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, and Friend to Many. Donated and Planted by Bagley Families, Neil Schafer Families, and Friends. The tree is the sixth tree west of the sidewalk to the Veteran’s Memorial on the north side of the park. The tree is in good condition.
101) Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’, Green Mountain Sugar Maple; planted in 2017 at the Broadwater County Detention Center in honor of Deputy Mason Moore, Husband, Father, Son, and Great Friend. E.O.W. May 16, 2017. Dedicated in August 2017. Donated by Opportunity Bank of Montana. The tree is the second tree east of the main entrance north of the building. The tree is in good condition.
102) Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’, Green Mountain Sugar Maple; planted in June 2018 at the Broadwater County Courthouse in memory of Dominic Stefano. The tree was planted by Family and Friends. The tree was donated by Kelsi Anderson and Tana & Waylon Williams. The tree is the second tree west of the man entrance close to the Broadway sidewalk. The tree is in good condition.
