Cummins Ice Cream

Cummins Ice Cream began operations in 1934 when Earl Cummins and Guy Kirk sold their home made ice cream on West Main Street. They moved across the street to the location that is now the current site of Clay's Café. They stored their delicious concoctions in 5-gallon cans at the Hebron Ice House. Kirk left the business in 1935 and it became a family-run operation between and Earl and Dorothy Cummins. The Cummins’ built a house and a cement-block building at the rear with a freezing room in the back. In 1966, a major appliance showroom was added. Cummins became a very popular spot in town. In 1977, the Cummins retired and eventually sold the property to the Clay family, who owned it until 2021. County Fair Foods was opened in 1979, eventually renamed to Clay’s Café which is still in operation. The location remains a popular spot today.

Image 1: This photo is of the Clay's Cafe before recent upgrades to road signage and interior updates.

Image 2: This flavor board was created for Cummins by a Hebron contractor, Jesse Ours, using only hand tools.