The city of Nixa, in Christian County, was settled in the mid-19th century as farmers and traders moved into Southwest Missouri. The first settlers in the area were largely farmers who built their homes along the wooded streams in the region that was to become Nixa. The community that grew up there became a stopover for travelers, as it was at a crossroads, about a half-day’s journey from Springfield. In 1852, Nicholas A. Inman moved to the area from Tennessee, opening a blacksmith shop with Joe Weaver, and today the 160 acres that made up the Inman home adjoins the boundaries of Nixa. Soon, a post office was opened in the area, and its residents needed to come up with a name for the town. It was suggested that the town be named for Nicholas A. Inman. Another suggestion was that “nix” best described the town, as it was nothing but a crossroads. In the end, an “a” was added to the second suggestion, representing Inman’s middle initial, and the town was named Nixa, which was incorporated as a village in 1902. Nixa’s early economy was based primarily on farming and agriculture. Flour and corn mills were established in the area, and cattle and dairy industries were formed, including a cheese factory. Due to the depression years and the growing importance of Springfield as the region’s commercial center, Nixa’s agricultural businesses and industries closed, and Nixa became residential in nature. US Highway 160, which is also Missouri Highway 13, and Missouri Highway 14 intersect at Nixa. Cassidy and Fremont Hills are northeast of Nixa, and Ozark is east.
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Chartered through the Nixa Christian Church, Troop 200 is a member of the Pathfinder District of the Ozark Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Meeting and program schedules, a troop roster and subcommittees, leadership contacts, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.nixaboyscouts.org/
The official municipal web site offers a history of the community, as well as demographics, its strategic plan, economic development data, and a guide to the city government, including administrative and departmental contacts, information about its elected officials, boards and committees, meeting agendas and minutes. Utility bills and fines may be paid online.
http://www.nixa.com/
Serving youth up to age eleven in Nixa, Missouri, Pack 200 recruits from three elementary schools, Century, Thomas and Highlandville, and is a member of the Pathfinder District, Ozark Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Announcements and leadership contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.nixacubs.com/
Meeting at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, its chartering organization in Nixa, Missouri, Pack 205 is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. General information about the pack is offered, along with schedules, announcements, and contacts.
http://www.nixa205.mypack.us/
The non-profit organization is made up of amateur radio operators in the Nixa, Missouri region. Meeting and event locations and schedules are posted, along with a control operator schedule, announcements, and a history of the club.
http://www.nixahams.net/
Headquartered in Nixa, Missouri, the not-for-profit organization is made up of local business owners and others. Chamber policies, membership benefits, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are posted to the site, along with information about economic development in the region.
http://www.nixachamber.com/
The Nixa, Missouri newspaper offers a weekly print publication, as well as a digital version of its newspaper, accessible by computer, tablet, or smart phone, offering local news and sports information, obituaries, photographs, video, and special sections, although full access requires a subscription.
http://nixaenterprise.com/
Endorsed by the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce, the Nixa Highlighter is the advertising guide that unites merchants of Nixa, Missouri with Nixa shoppers. The monthly publication is distributed by direct mail to every address within the 65714 zip code, and is available for downloading from the site in PDF format. Its advertisers, a specification sheet, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.nixahighliter.com/
Located in North Commerce Plaza in Nixa, Missouri, the restaurant and coffee shop offers Australian cuisine, smoothies, and speciality drinks. Its location, hours of operation, hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks, and other food items are featured, and a menu is available for downloading in PDF format.
http://www.walkaboutcoffeeshop.com/
