Cataract, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°25′39″N 86°48′59″W / 39.42750°N 86.81639°W | |
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 |
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.[2]
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]
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.