Tekamah (IPA: tə-keɪ-mə, pronounced "teh-KAY-muh")[3] is a city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States.

[4] Tekamah was founded in October 1854 by Benjamin R. Folsom, and incorporated on March 14, 1855.

[7][8][9] Its development was stimulated by the construction of railroads through the area, such as the Chicago & North Western, which have since been taken out of Tekamah.

[citation needed] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2), all land.

29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Burt County Courthouse was also built in 1916; it features a colorful floor mosaic of the Seal of Nebraska.

Tekamah Auditorium hosts cultural events including the annual feast of the Burt County Cattlemen.

The people of Tekamah celebrate an annual sweet corn festival.