One of the oldest trees in Thompson Falls was taken down this week. The Cottonwood tree behind Courtney's Floral Creations was removed by Silcox Tree Service.

Falling limbs from the aging tree have caused damage to buildings and vehicles in the area in recent years.

Local historians believe that the tree was planted in the early 1900s.

The horse chestnut tree below the Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street was the first deciduous tree planted in Thompson Falls in 1909, planted by by Thompson Falls's first school teacher, D.V. Herriott.

Courtney Dean