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is an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Texas, United States within the metropolitan area. Located just north of Porter, the area encompasses of eastern Montgomery County. 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). In 1980, population reached estimated 8000. More detailed information can be found at the Handbook of Texas Online.
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.