During most of the 19th century, Tecumseh figured little in the history of the region. The most noteworthy event during this time period was the burying of the infamous General Custer's horse in Tecumseh, the horse having been sent to a friend living there after the General's death. It was also during this period that the residents of [Adrian, Michigan]?, through making a higher bid for the construction of a new courthouse, stole the county seat from Tecumseh. Residents of both towns have never forgotten this.
The 20th century brought with it the main source of this small town's fame, [Tecumseh Products]?. Founded by the Herrick family during the earlier part of the century, Tecumseh Products initially began business manufacturing refrigeration compressors. The company was wildly successful, and was largely responsible for the town's better-than-average survival during the Great Depression. Indeed, for some period during the middle part of the century, Tecumseh had the record for the most millionaires per capita of any city in the world, due to the fortunes made by the founders and early members of Tecumseh Products. While the company has receded somewhat from its former heights, Tecumseh is still known as the "refrigeration capitol of the world."
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