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Cataract, Indiana
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The community's general store
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 Cataract, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Cataract, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Jennings |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47460
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432235 |
Cataract is an unincorporated community in Jennings Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Cataract was platted in 1851. It takes its name from the large waterfalls, or cataract, nearby. A post office was established at Cataract in 1846, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936.
Geography
Cataract is located 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Cloverdale, at 39°25′39″N 86°48′59″W / 39.42750°N 86.81639°W.
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