The gazebo on the southeast corner of the Courthouse Square was built as a prop for the TV mini-series, "AMERIKA," that was filmed in Tecumseh.
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Colonel Barney Oldfield
Colonel Barney Oldfield was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on December 18, 1909, and graduated from Elk Creek High School in 1928
Tecumseh, NE Famous PeopleChief Tecumseh
The town of Tecumseh, Nebraska was named after the great Shawnee (Shawenese) Indian Chief Tecumseh born in 1768. At the moment of his birth a comet flashed low across the sky. His father, who was a respected Shawnee warrior named Puckesinwa, named his son "Tecumseh" or "
Tecumseh, NE Indian HeritageBarney Oldfield Exhibit
Johnson County has a very well-known citizen in the person of Col. Barney Oldfield. Col. Oldfield started his military career with an ROTC membership when he was attending the University of Nebraska where he graduated in 1933
Tecumseh, NE MuseumsTecumseh City Hall
Tecumseh's city hall was erected in 1890, at the cost of just over $4,000, and is another of the fanciful architectural treasures of the historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Tecumseh, NE National RegisterJohnson County Courthouse
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 CourthousesThings to do near Tecumseh, NE
Kimmel Orchard
1. APPLE VARIETIES: -- Lodi late - July 15 to 30 -- Wealthy - Aug. 1 to 15 -- Summer Glow - Aug. 15 to 30 -- ...
Opera House
The second floor of the Opera House was one large room with a stage beneath the east windows. It was the location of many pla...
Bay Hills Golf Course
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...