Hello from everyone in Tecumseh, a great place to live, work and play! I’m sure you will find our friendly residents will make you feel right at home as you enjoy the many business and recreational opportunities in the area.
 

Tecumseh was founded 150 years ago and celebrated its Sesquicentennial in 2006. Located at the crossing of the Nebraska City to Marysville and Brownville to Fort Kearney (Beatrice) trails, it was originally named Frances after the wife of General Richard M. Johnson. They were early settlers to the area. In 1857, the name was changed to Tecumseh to honor Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Tribe.
 

Today Tecumseh is located at the intersection of highways 50 and 136. Its location makes Tecumseh the “Shopping Center of the Nemaha Valley”. I’m sure you will enjoy our many retail businesses that offer a variety of shopping opportunities.
 

Tecumseh is also home to the only air-chilled chicken processing plant in the United States. Processing an average of 60,000 birds per day, MBA Poultry supplies the country with chicken products that allow you make chicken as good as what grandma used to make.
 

In Tecumseh you will find some of the best health care services in Southeast Nebraska. Johnson County Hospital, built in 1958, is an 18-bed acute/swing care facility that provides obstetrics, surgical, and medical services. The latest in diagnostic and technical medical services is offered in-house or through mobile medical services. There are two medical clinics with two doctors, two nurse practitioners and one physician assistant. You will find a dentist, optometrist, and two pharmacies located in Tecumseh. A chiropractor and massage therapist also practice in our town. Belle Terrace is a progressive, 73-bed skilled nursing facility that provides 24-hour professional nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; hospice; respite and adult day care; activities and social services for patients. Ridgeview Towers is a 30-bed assisted-living complex.
 

Located just north of Tecumseh is the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. The state of the art correctional facility houses approximately 900 inmates and employs over 400 residents of Southeast Nebraska.
 

The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce provides an information network to businesses, residents and visitors. The Chamber office, located at 136 N. 5th St., has resident guides, maps, activity calendars, and rental information available. Chamber Secretary Eloise Bartels has many resources as is willing to research any question or concern. Stop in or call 335-3400.

Steve Mercure, President
Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce