Tecumseh, Nebraska
Tecumseh is a city of 1,882 people in Johnson County, Nebraska, founded in 1856.
Why visit Tecumseh
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Tecumseh Opera House, Johnson County Courthouse, Johnson County Fairgrounds and Tecumseh City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Tecumseh
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tecumseh
Tecumseh is a city in and the county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tecumseh had a population of 1,694.
From the Wikipedia article Tecumseh, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Tecumseh Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Former theater in Tecumseh, Nebraska
Museums and landmarks2
Johnson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Nebraska, United States
Johnson County Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
289 Clay Street, Tecumseh
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
History
Tecumseh was originally called Frances, and under the latter name was established in 1856. The label of Frances has long been falsely attributed as the name of the wife of Col. Richard M Johnson, the namesake of Johnson County. Johnson's only marriage was to Julia Chinn, a common-law spouse. Julia Chinn, was an octoroon slave (one-eighth African, seven-eighths European in ancestry), born into slavery around 1790. Some historians have accepted the possibility that the legislature intended to name the county seat after Francis Burt, the first Governor of the Nebraska Territory. Shortly after being founded, the name was changed to Tecumseh after the Native American Chief said to have been killed by Johnson during the Battle of the Thames. The Nebraska Territorial Legislature established Tecumseh as the county seat in February 1857.
From the History section of Tecumseh, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Tecumseh
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 13°F | 0.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 17°F | 1.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 28°F | 2.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 39°F | 2.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 27°F | 1.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 17°F | 1.3 in | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tecumseh 1S Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2015-06-25: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Auburn 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Syracuse 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Nebraska City 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Hickman 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Beatrice 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Rock Port 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Seneca 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Falls City 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Sabetha 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Lincoln 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tecumseh, Nebraska city hall from SW, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Albert Fitzsimmons House 452 N 5th St, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Old Johnson County Jail 183 N 4th St, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Ellsworth Bldg 398 Broadway St, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Old City Hall 122 S 4th St, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Johnson County Courthouse 351 Broadway St looking northeast, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnson County Courthouse, Tecumseh, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Johnson County Courthouse 351 Broadway St looking southeast, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Johnson County Courthouse 351 Broadway St looking east, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE Chittenden's Store 177 S 3rd St, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tecumseh Historic District Johnson Co NE The Tecumseh Mall, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnson County, Nebraska courthouse from W 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Tecumseh, Nebraska opera house 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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