Cataract, Indiana

Cataract is an unincorporated community in Jennings Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.^[2]

Cataract, Indiana
Unincorporated community
The community's general store
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Coordinates: 39°25′39″N 86°48′59″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Owen
Township	Jennings
Elevation [1]	771 ft (235 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47460
Area codes	812, 930
GNIS feature ID	432235

History

Cataract was platted in 1851.^[3] It takes its name from the large waterfalls, or cataract, nearby.^[4] A post office was established at Cataract in 1846, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936.^[5]

Geography

Cataract is located 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Cloverdale, at 39°25′39″N 86°48′59″W.