Tecumseh, Nebraska — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Tecumseh, Johnson County.
| City | Tecumseh |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Johnson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.366667 |
| Longitude | -96.19612 |
| Population | 1,882 |
| Density | 471.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Tecumseh is a locality in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,882. The population density is 471.2 people per km². Tecumseh is located at 40.3667°N, 96.1961°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68450.
Tecumseh rests under a vast Nebraska sky, a quiet sentinel where the land stretches out in broad, fertile plains that hint at the immense agricultural heart of the American Midwest. It lies 38.8 miles south-east of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 140°T), and is situated 18.9 miles west of Auburn. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling expanse, cut by shallow draws and the patient meander of Elm Creek, its waters reflecting the boundless blue above during the day and the scattered, diamond-like dust of stars at night. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a subtle perfume that clings to the clapboard storefronts and the well-tended lawns of its modest homes. Here, life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a stark contrast to the frantic pulse of larger cities, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the subtle shifts in light and season that define existence. The founding of Tecumseh is a story deeply entwined with the westward expansion of settlers seeking fertile ground, a legacy still palpable in the enduring architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. This community has long been anchored by the bounty of its surrounding farms, the local economy humming with the rhythm of planting and harvest, a dependable cycle that has sustained generations. Grain elevators, proud silos that pierce the prairie horizon, stand as silent witnesses to this agricultural heritage, while the county courthouse, a stately brick edifice, anchors the town square, a gathering place for local commerce and conversation. Tecumseh also holds a quiet pride in its educational institutions, fostering a sense of community and a commitment to progress that has shaped its distinctive character over the years.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tecumseh, Nebraska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tecumseh and Johnson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Tecumseh is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Tecumseh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |