Cataract General Store

Cataract General Store Cataract General Store, created in 1860, one of the oldest working general stores in Indiana. Located In Cataract, In, near Cataract Falls SRA.

As the newest owners of the oldest general Store in Indiana, we are proud to keep Cataract General Store a working store. We are a true general store, & items we carry include groceries, dry goods, seasonal, camping supplies, snacks, cold drinks, books, toys, a ladies department, antiques & collectibles, & a variety of unusual gifts & souveniers.For those who have made the trip out for many years,

we've kept the traditional pickle barrel, moon pies, (we've even added moon pie ice cream sandwiches-yum!) & 8 oz glass bottle cokes. We sell ice, beer, bait, & we have the best deal on firewood in Owen County. We're convenient to many area campgrounds, & just a stones throw from the Niagara of Indiana, Cataract Falls. McCormick's Creek & Lieber Parks are just a short drive away. We're 10 minutes off of I-70 (exit 41) & 15 from SR 67. Come see us in Sweet Owen County, you'll find the Cataract General Store in the same spot it's been in since 1860!

10/08/2025

🍂 Cozy Up with Fall Fixin's! 🍂
Make your Fridays fantastic with the warm, inviting flavors of our Fall Fixin's Buffet at Canyon Inn! From October 3-24, savor homestyle dishes surrounded by the stunning autumn colors of McCormick's Creek State Park. Perfect for post-hike refuels or a weekend getaway. Come for the food, stay for the scenery!

10/08/2025

🌠 LOOK UP TONIGHT!
The sky is about to put on a cosmic show — the Draconid Meteor Shower reaches its peak on October 8–9, 2025!

Unlike most meteor showers that dazzle after midnight, the Draconids come alive just after sunset, painting the twilight sky with glowing trails of stardust. Each golden streak is a tiny fragment from Comet 21P/Giacobini–Zinner, burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.

✨ Best viewed from dark, rural areas under clear skies — face northwest, lean back, and let the magic unfold.
Even if you spot just a few meteors, each one carries a piece of a comet’s ancient journey across the Solar System.

📅 Mark your calendars. Look up. Feel the universe move.

It's been a really dry fall.mulch your leaves, don't burn them.
10/07/2025

It's been a really dry fall.mulch your leaves, don't burn them.

Burn Ban Notice: There are several burn bans in effect for Indiana counties. You can view which counties have a burn ban in effect at: www.IN.gov/dhs/burnban/.

If you are planning to visit a park property within one of those counties, please contact the property to know what is allowed in regard to campfires, grills, etc.

You can find all the park numbers online at dnr.IN.gov/state-parks/parks-lakes/.

10/07/2025

Thanks for joining me tonight. It's always a pleasure to fill in for other DJs. Wishing everyone a great weekend. Thank you for your likes, shares and especially your comments. Come see me on Tuesday Night if you don't already. Take care everyone and Stay Groovy! Rock On! ❤️✌🏼 DJ RJ

10/07/2025
10/07/2025

October whispers soft and clear,
A gentle sigh, the end draws near,
In shades of gold and fiery hue,
She enters boldly, right on cue.

As leaves are relinquished, one by one,
tree branches frame the dappled sun,
Cool evenings cast a warmer light,
on the distant view of geese in flight.

The air is crisp, a tender chill,
As nature wraps in beauty still,
Pumpkins grin with cheerful glee,
In harvest fields, a sight to see.

So let us cherish every hour,
As Autumn stands in all her power,
For in this time, though days grow small,
The last bit of loveliness enchants us all.

🖋️C.E.Coombes 🎨 Robin Pieterse

Serendipity Corner 🍁

10/07/2025

Hello October 🎃
Artist: Richard Scarry

10/07/2025

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” ~ Humbert Wolfe 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

Painting by Deborah Gregg. 🎨🖌

10/07/2025

Happy October! 🍂🍁🎃🐈‍⬛
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite c. 1916

Everyone has someone to shop for, even if they don't know them.
10/07/2025

Everyone has someone to shop for, even if they don't know them.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity which was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps in 1991.

10/07/2025

Address

2799 S Cataract Road
Spencer, IN
47460

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17657954782

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