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​Johnson County, Nebraska

Coronavirus Update for Johnson County Services

In order to continue to provide services to the public, the Johnson County Board of Commissioners voted to open the Johnson County Courthouse beginning Monday, June 1, 2020.  They ask that members of the public wear masks and practice social distancing while inside the Courthouse.  Only one customer at a time per county office will be permitted.  The Board encourages the continued use of the drop-box on the North side of the Courthouse, mail-in, telephone, or online service instead of in-person services when possible.
Johnson County is located in the southeast corner of the state of Nebraska in the County seat of Tecumseh, Nebraska. We invite you to browse our website to learn about our various County Offices and the services we provide for the citizens of Johnson County, Nebraska. The Courthouse hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. The County Board of Commissioners meets every other Tuesday.
  • Land Area: 376 square miles
  • Population (2010): 4,449
  • County Seat: Tecumseh
  • Towns and Population (2010): Cook, 322; Crab Orchard, 49; Elk Creek, 112; Sterling, 507; St. Mary, Unicorporated; Tecumseh, 1,677
  • Public School Districts:Johnson County Central Public Schools, Cook & Tecumseh; Sterling Public Schools, Sterling
  • Private Schools: St. Andrew Elementary School, Tecumseh.

County Commissioners:
DISTRICT 1:  Monty S. Gottula, P.O. Box 116, Elk Creek, Nebraska 68348, 402-335-7125, scottygottula@gmail.com 

DISTRICT 2: Theodore Evans, Jr., 72815 620 Avenue, Tecumseh, Nebraska 68450, 402-335-7146, et32221@windstream.net 

DISTRICT 3:  James Erickson, 73457 608 Avenue, Sterling, NE 68443, 402-988-8079
jmerickson62@gmail.com