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Nyssa is located in Malheur County, along the banks of the Snake River on Oregon's eastern border with Idaho, 13 miles south of Ontario along US Highway 20.In the early 1800s, small bands of fur trader's trapped along the Snake River including the area that is now known as Nyssa. The early trappers saw how the local Indians used the abundant food resources, fished, hunted wild game, and gathered plants. Early emigrant wagon trains traversed the Snake River at Fort Boise, a few miles south of present day Nyssa, and headed northwest through Keeney Pass and the hot springs on the Malheur River. The town of Nyssa was incorporated in 1903. Some believe the town's name is an acronym for New York Sheep Shearing Association, or N.Y.S.S.A., since large flocks of sheep were raised here. Today, because of the introduction to irrigation, Nyssa's main economic supporter is agriculture. The Owyhee Dam, built in 1932, contributes largely to the irrigation process in the region.
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 ThePookybear "@nyssa23 Good Morning Nyssa. I hope you have a good day."
 jonmspangler "Listening to Henry Howells' "Requiem." We are singing this @ 8PM Good Friday, @ St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal, SF: www.saintgregorys.org"
 MickeyHeigle89 "So the beach was so beautiful today! Had a great time with Adam, Emily, Kristin, Moshe, and Nyssa!"
 nyssa_g "Overheard: Kelly and I should not watch Life together late at night - Nyssa: OCD Beetles? Kelly: Haha Oprah... http://tumblr.com/xxy7osnqb"
 mackenzierose11 "vanessa,abby,&nyssa..your pics are in my edits album.Working on Jessecas and jackees(: comment below if you want onee."
 ruthi910 "Listen to the Music on my profile it is from Nyssa's Demo, I am a proud mama..."
 leadworshiper ""True holiness consists in having but one fear, the loss of God's friendship." - Gregory of Nyssa"
 maryellis "Great weekend! Sandra P and Nyssa visiting was awesome :D Spring is lovely so far :)"
 mansdrew "I find it comforting to know that Nyssa from Doctor Who went on to find success with electropop band Goldfrapp."
 merirustryfe "@gaykitten Yeah, it definitely makes me feel tons better. LOL And Nyssa is cuter and more awesome than her anyway. :P"
 DStich1 "When hubby can get a job, next year, I want to go to AZ by our daughter Nyssa. It looks so beautiful down there! I miss her a lot!"
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