New Caney, Texas New Caney is an Unincorporated improve in Montgomery County, Texas, United States inside the Houston Sugar Land Baytown urbane area.

New Caney was established in 1862 under the name Presswood, titled for its founders, pioneers, Austin and Sarah Waters Presswood. Captain John Robertson and other pioneer followed, and cattle ranches, mills, and stores were opened along Caney Creek. In 1877, the town received a barns from the East and West Texas Railway, and Caney Station became a shipping point for imports and exports, bringing more company to the area. In 1882, Presswood received its first postal service, registered under the name New Caney, as the name Caney already was in use by another Texas town. This evolution led to the name of Presswood falling out of use, as New Caney became the preferred term.

In 1884, the populace of New Caney was sixty citizens . By 1892, it had grown to 150 inhabitants and was able to support a several general stores. Throughout the 20th century, the improve continued to expand.

The USPS New Caney Post Office is positioned at 20811 U.S.

Highway 59 (which is now Interstate 69) and the ZIP code is 77357. New Caney's Fire and EMS protection is provided by a joint accomplishment of the East Montgomery County Fire Department ESD#7 and the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD).

New Caney Municipal Utility District services the area. Public schools are directed by the New Caney Independent School District. New Caney High School is the precinct high school.

The New Caney Independent School District region joined the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, now Lone Star College, region in 1981. Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the R.

According to the Koppen Climate Classification system, New Caney has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. "Town of New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas." New Caney Independent School District.

New Caney Independent School District.

Climate Summary for New Caney, Texas New Caney Independent School District Official New Caney Fire Department Website Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Caney, Texas Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Texas, United States

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Unincorporated communities in Montgomery County, Texas - Greater Houston - Unincorporated communities in Texas - 1862 establishments in Texas