Tekamah's well-attended June rodeo, annually honors Tekamah native, Hoot Gibson, a famous cowboy stunt man in silent movies during the 1930s.
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Nolana School
The one-room schoolhouse is located on the grounds of the Burt County Museum. It was built in 1903, and was formerly known as the Nolana School in rural Burt County, It was moved to the museum complex in 1988.
Tekamah, NE Historic SchoolhousesBurt County Museum
The Burt County Museum is located in the E.C. Houston House built for Emsley Clinton Houston. Houston was the owner and founder of the Houston Lumber Company in Tekamah and also served as vice president of the First National Bank of
Tekamah, NE MuseumsPelican Point State Recreation Area
Pelican Point is a 36 acre tract of land adjacent to the Missouri River. The park offers the only public boat ramp access to the river in the area. The minimum fee campground has 24 pads available for $5.00.
Tekamah, NE Recreation
Spielman House - NHR
The Spielman House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been owned by Delmar and Elaine Chamberlain since 1981 and exhibits both Queen Anne and NeoClassical Revival detailing in its design. Built in 1906, the house boasts 14
Tekamah, NE National RegisterNorthridge Golf and Country Club
Built in1996 amid rolling hills bordering the Missouri River valley, Northridge boasts a 9-hole, par 36
Tekamah, NE RecreationThings to do near Tekamah, NE
Downtown Christmas Stroll
Hometown Christmas Event The Downtown Christmas Stroll is an annual holiday evening of open houses presented by downtown...
State Recreation Area/WMA
Dead Timber State Recreation Area/Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area - Both areas provide an ideal setting for outdoor ac...
Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center
This museum showcases the Elkhorn Valley's history, with many displays and photographs. Square-turn tractor, ag e...