In the early development of Tecumseh and Johnson County seven historic trails criss-crossed the county as commerce and transportation made their way from the east and south to developing areas. Bei...
Historic Seven Trails
The gazebo on the southeast corner of the Courthouse Square was built as a prop for the TV mini-series, "AMERIKA,"
Tecumseh, NE LandmarksThe historic Johnson County jail was constructed in 1872 of native limestone. The huge blocks for the jail proper were secured from a quarry on Yankee Creek, 4 1/2
Tecumseh, NE Pioneer Life
Established in 1857, Johnson County is one of the earliest counties in Nebraska. Tecumseh, which was designated the county seat, was platted in 1856. The present courthouse dates from the 1880s period of
Tecumseh, NE Historic CourthousesColonel Barney Oldfield was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on December 18, 1909, and graduated from Elk Creek High School in 1928
Tecumseh, NE Famous People
The Tecumseh Opera House is a two-story brick building on the west side of the courthouse square. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was built in 1880 by W.R. Spicknell and W.H. Hassett.
Tecumseh, NE National Register
Jansen: The Jansen marker is located on the Southwest edge of Jansen on U.S. Hi...