Chief 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 "Panther crossing the Sky."

The following links provide interesting and ad-free information if you would like to delve deeper into Chief Tecumseh's life. The first link is a one page document with a couple of his notable teachings; the second source is much more extensive for those of you more into researching his life.

Historic Schoolhouse

In addition to the main Museum, just to the north is the District #73, Hedge Corner Country School. It was originally located about 2 miles west of Tecumseh. In the 1970

Tecumseh, NE Museums

Tecumseh, NE Indian Heritage

Johnson County Historical Society Museum

The Johnson County Historical Society Museum complex consists of three historic buildings with the main building and the rural schoolhouse located at one site and the Old Jail standing on its original location nearby. The main museum is housed in the historic Christian Church that was built in 1888

Tecumseh, NE Museums

Gazebo

The gazebo on the southeast corner of the Courthouse Square was built as a prop for the TV mini-series, "AMERIKA,"

Tecumseh, NE Landmarks

Tecumseh Opera House

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

LASR.net Homepage

Chief Tecumseh

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Schoolhouse

Chief Tecumseh

Johnson County Historical Society Museum

Gazebo

Tecumseh Opera House

Things to do Indian Heritage near Tecumseh, NE

Chief Tecumseh