New Caney is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States, located within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. As of 2010, the population of the New Caney area is 19,987.[1] New Caney had an estimated population in 2016 of roughly 22,000.[2]
New Caney | |
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Unincorporated community | |
 R.B. Tullis Library and East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce in New Caney. | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 19,987 |
| Zip code | 77357 |
History
editNew Caney was established in 1862 under the name Presswood, named for pioneers Austin and Sarah Waters Presswood.[3] Captain John Robertson and other settlers followed, and cattle ranches, mills, and stores were opened along Caney Creek.[4] 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.[3] 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.[3] 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 sixty people.[3] By 1892, it had grown to 150 residents and was able to support several general stores.[3] Throughout the 20th century, the community continued to expand.
Government and infrastructure
editThe New Caney area is administered by Montgomery County Commissioner, Precinct 4. The current County Commissioner is James Metts.[5]
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 of New Caney is in District 16, represented by Republican Will Metcalf.[6]
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.[6]
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.[7]
New Caney's Fire and EMS protection is provided by a joint effort of the East Montgomery County Fire Department ESD#7[8] and the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD).[9]
Education
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Public schools are operated by the New Caney Independent School District.[10] 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.[11] The Texas Legislature designated New Caney ISD as part of Lone Star.[12]
Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the R. B. Tullis Branch Library at 21569 US 59 (I-69 / Eastex Freeway).[13]
Notable people
edit- Shawn Barber - Olympic pole vaulter[14] (Originally from Las Cruces, New Mexico).
- Robert L. Crippen (Captain, US Navy, Ret.) - NASA Astronaut (former)[15] - Originally from Beaumont, Texas
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Caney has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[16]
References
edit- ^ Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 ZCTA5 77357 Archived 2014-03-05 at the Wayback Machine U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Accessed on June 13, 2017.
- ^ "New Caney Population". newcaney.com. Kosmin Media Group. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Byrne, David D. "New Caney, TX." Texas State Historical Association. Accessed on August 3, 2011.
- ^ "Town of New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas." Accessed on August 3, 2011.
- ^ "Commissioner Precinct 4" Montgomery County. Accessed on July 23, 2020.
- ^ a b Who Represents Me: 77357. Texas Legislative Council. Accessed on June 18, 2017.
- ^ "Post Office Location - NEW CANEY." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on June 13, 2017
- ^ East Montgomery County Fire Department. Retrieved on June 13, 2017.
- ^ Montgomery County Hospital District. Accessed on June 13, 2017.
- ^ New Caney Independent School District. Accessed on August 3, 2011.
- ^ "History." North Harris Montgomery Community College District. December 22, 2002. Retrieved on April 5, 2010.
- ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.191. LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
- ^ "R. B. Tullis Branch Library." Montgomery County Memorial Library System. Retrieved on June 13, 2017
- ^ Ridenour, Marla (January 17, 2013). "UA has potential Olympian in its midst in pole vaulter Shawn Barber". Akron Beacon Journal. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
- ^ Biographical Data Robert L. Crippen. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Retrieved on December 8, 2008
- ^ Climate Summary for New Caney, Texas
