Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN PARSONAGE

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Methodist Episcopal Church. The Methodists organized a mission in Tecumseh as early as 1865, Rev. L. F. Britt first conducting services here. It was made a station in 1873, and Rev. D. B. Lake was the first settled pastor. In the fall of 1880 a building was erected which stood until 1908 when it was replaced by a fine new building at a cost of $ 18,000. At present practically all debts have been paid and the church has a membership of about 325. Rev. W. B. Alexander is now serving his second year as pastor. Presbyterian Church. 1 he First Presbyterian church was organized June 26, 1870. with nineteen members Rev. A. T. Wood preached here for two years, followed by Rev. A. S. Powell. Services were first held in the court house. In the fall of 1873 a church 32x48 feet was erected. In the fall of 1891 operations were begun on a new building which was finished at a cost of $10,500 and was dedicated practically paid for The present minister, Rev. Dr. Wilson W. Tait came to the charge in June, 1911.

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Catholic Church. TtcmnMh, Web. St. Andrew's Church. (Roman Catholic) A Roman Catholic mission was formed in Tecum-seh in 1861 and a church building erected in 1865. This building cost $700, was dedicated by Father Emanuel and was the first church erected in the county. The first resident priest was Father McCarthy, who came in 1876. The present building was completed in 1882 by Father McNally at a cost of $ 10,500. About eighty-five families are members of the church at present.