New Caney is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States, located within the metropolitan area. As of 2010, the population of the New Caney area is 19,987.Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 ZCTA5 77357 U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Accessed on June 13, 2017. New Caney had an estimated population in 2016 of roughly 22,000.
History New Caney was established in 1862 under the name Presswood, named for pioneers Austin and Sarah Waters Presswood.Byrne, David D. "New Caney, TX." Texas State Historical Association. Accessed on August 3, 2011. Captain John Robertson and other settlers followed, and cattle ranches, mills, and stores were opened along Caney Creek."Town of New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas." Accessed on August 3, 2011. In 1877, the town received a railroad from the East and West Texas Railway, and Caney Station became a shipping point for imports and exports, bringing more business to the area. In 1882, Presswood received its first post office, registered under the name New Caney, as the name Caney already was in use by another Texas town. This development led to the name of Presswood falling out of use, as New Caney became the preferred term.
In 1884, the population of New Caney was 60 people. By 1892, it had grown to 150 residents and was able to support several general stores. Throughout the 20th century, the community continued to expand.
Government and infrastructure The New Caney area is administered by the Montgomery County Commissioner, Precinct 4. The current county commissioner is James Metts."Commissioner Precinct 4" Montgomery County. Accessed on July 23, 2020.
In the Texas Senate, New Caney is in District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, part of New Caney is in District 3, represented by Republican Cecil Bell Jr.; the rest is in District 16, represented by Republican Will Metcalf.Who Represents Me: 77357. Texas Legislative Council. Accessed on June 18, 2017.
In the United States Senate, the entire state is represented by John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. In the United States House of Representatives, New Caney is in District 2, represented by Republican Dan Crenshaw.
The USPS New Caney Post Office is located at 20811 U.S. Highway 59 (which is now Interstate 69) and the ZIP code is 77357."Post Office Location - NEW CANEY." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on June 13, 2017
New Caney's Fire and EMS protection is provided by a joint effort of the East Montgomery County Fire Department ESD#7East Montgomery County Fire Department. Retrieved on June 13, 2017. and the Montgomery County Hospital District.Montgomery County Hospital District. Accessed on June 13, 2017.
Law-enforcement services are provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Constable Department Precinct 4, and the New Caney ISD Police Department.
Education
Public schools are operated by the New Caney Independent School District.New Caney Independent School District. Accessed on August 3, 2011. New Caney High School is the district high school. New Caney residents also have the option to attend Infinity Early College High School.
The New Caney Independent School District area joined the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, now Lone Star College, area in 1981."History." North Harris Montgomery Community College District. December 22, 2002. Retrieved on April 5, 2010. The Texas Legislature designated New Caney ISD as part of Lone Star.Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.191. LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the R. B. Tullis Branch Library at 21569 US 59 (I-69 / Eastex Freeway)."R. B. Tullis Branch Library." Montgomery County Memorial Library System. Retrieved on June 13, 2017
Notable people Shawn Barber - Olympic pole vaulter originally from Las Cruces, New Mexico Robert L. Crippen (captain, US Navy, Ret.) - former NASA astronautBiographical Data Robert L. Crippen. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Retrieved on December 8, 2008 - originally from Beaumont, Texas
Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, New Caney has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.Climate Summary for New Caney, Texas
References
External links
Official Montgomery County website New Caney Independent School District Montgomery County Memorial Library System