New Caney, Texas
Encyclopedia
New Caney is an unincorporated area
in Montgomery County
, Texas
, United States
within the metropolitan area. In 1980, population reached estimated 8000.
, 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 sixty 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.
New Caney Post Office is located at 20811 U.S. Highway 59 and the ZIP code is 77357. New Caney's Fire and EMS protection is provided by a joint effort of the New Caney Fire Department ESD#7 and the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD). New Caney Municipal Utility District services the area.
In 2013, Earth Quest Adventures
is scheduled to open in New Caney. It is a 1600 acres (6.5 km²) resort and theme park. The park will promote environmental research, awareness, and appreciation.
. New Caney High School
is the district high school. The New Caney Independent School District area joined the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, now Lone Star College, area in 1981. Montgomery County Memorial Library System
operates the R. B. Tullis Branch Library at 21569 U.S. Highway 59.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Texas
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The county was created by an act of the Congress of the Republic of Texas on December 14, 1837. The county was named for the town of Montgomery, Texas. In 2000, its...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
within the metropolitan area. In 1980, population reached estimated 8000.
History
New Caney was established in 1862 under the name Presswood, named for its founders, pioneers Austin and Sarah Waters Presswood. Captain John Robertson and other settlers followed, and cattle ranches, mills, and stores were opened along Caney Creek. 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 officePost office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
, 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 sixty 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 USPSUnited States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
New Caney Post Office is located at 20811 U.S. Highway 59 and the ZIP code is 77357. New Caney's Fire and EMS protection is provided by a joint effort of the New Caney Fire Department ESD#7 and the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD). New Caney Municipal Utility District services the area.
In 2013, Earth Quest Adventures
Earth Quest Adventures
Earth Quest Adventures is a resort located in New Caney, Texas, approximately north of Houston that is scheduled to open to the public in 2013 or 2014. Contour Entertainment is the resort's master planner and lead designer. The planned resort will include a theme park as well as a water park,...
is scheduled to open in New Caney. It is a 1600 acres (6.5 km²) resort and theme park. The park will promote environmental research, awareness, and appreciation.
Education
Public schools are operated by the New Caney Independent School DistrictNew Caney Independent School District
New Caney Independent School District is a public school district based in New Caney—an unincorporated area of southeastern Montgomery County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area....
. New Caney High School
New Caney High School
New Caney High School is a public secondary school in New Caney, an unincorporated section of Montgomery County, Texasand is part of the New Caney Independent School District. NCHS serves the cities of Roman Forest and Woodbranch, New Caney, and a portion of Porter, an unincorporated community...
is the district high school. The New Caney Independent School District area joined the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, now Lone Star College, area in 1981. Montgomery County Memorial Library System
Montgomery County Memorial Library System
Montgomery County Memorial Library System is a public library system in Montgomery County, Texas, United States.The system operates libraries in several Montgomery County cities and areas.-History:...
operates the R. B. Tullis Branch Library at 21569 U.S. Highway 59.
Notable citizens
- Robert L. Crippen (Captain, USN, Ret.), NASA Astronaut (former)
- Adam DunnAdam DunnAdam Troy Dunn , nicknamed "Big Donkey", is an American Major League Baseball first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed....
- professional baseball player