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New Caney is an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Texas. In 1980 population reached estimated 8000. It grew rapidly in the 1980s because of its proximity to the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. More detailed information can be found at the Handbook of Texas Online . New Caney schools are operated by the New Caney Independent School District.
Origins
New Caney was originally named Presswood since its establishment in 1862. The community was founded by Austin and Sarah Waters Presswood. In 1877 the town received a railroad from the East and West Texas Railway. In 1882, Presswood received its first post office and was renamed New Caney.
Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the R.B. Tullis Branch in the city.
Notable Citizens
Robert L. Crippen (Captain, USN, Ret.), NASA Astronaut (former),
References
External links
Official Montgomery County website
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