The hulking limestone fortress on Mansfield's edge has gone from locking people up to luring them in. Once a working prison, ...

Beyond its haunted reputation, the Ohio State Reformatory is an architectural treasure. It was nearly demolished after its closure because of a federal court order resulting from inhumane conditions ...

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) — Made famous as the backdrop of the film “The Shawshank Redemption,” the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is also known as one of America’s most haunted places. Now, ...

The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is one of the spookiest spots in Ohio. The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is one of the spookiest spots in Ohio. We share ghost stories from the former ...

The iconic backdrop to the 1994 film “The Shawshank Redemption” has long been a popular historic site. However, the stories behind the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield rival the tale of Andy and ...

Whether you live in Ohio or not, you’re probably familiar with The Ohio State Reformatory. Not only did this former reformatory play a key role in The Shawshank Redemption, but it’s also considered ...