Ohio State Reformatory
The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. Records date it to 1910. Highs of 63–83°F make May to October the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Mansfield
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 84K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Mansfield
Ohio State Reformatory is inside Mansfield, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 61 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1910
Ohio State Reformatory dates from 1910. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Below are typical highs and lows near Ohio State Reformatory.
Ohio State Reformatory
The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. It was built between 1886 and 1910 and remained in operation until 1990, when a United States Federal Court ruling (the 'Boyd Consent Decree') ordered the facility to be closed. While this facility was seen in a number of films (including several while the facility was still in operation), TV shows and music videos, it was made famous by the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) when it was used for most scenes of the movie. The Ohio State Reformatory is currently open to tourists.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1910
- Opened
- 1896
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1983)
- Wikipedia readers
- 84K a year
Overnight near Ohio State Reformatory
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Mansfield (17) and Washington Township (10).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ohio State Reformatory | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | in town | — | 17 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 47,381 | $120K | C− |
| Washington Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 6,607 | $198K | — |
| Springfield Township | 7 mi west | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 11,124 | $212K | — |
| Ontario | 6 mi west | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 6,692 | $175K | C− |
| Ashland | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 5 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,730 | $158K | B− |
| Monroe Township | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 2,733 | $202K | — |
| Worthington Township | 15 mi south | 20 min | 12 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,987 | $199K | — |
| Hanover Township | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 17 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 9 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 2,385 | $193K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Ohio State Reformatory
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Before visiting Ohio State Reformatory
Is Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield?
Yes. It’s inside Mansfield, OH.
When is the best time to visit Ohio State Reformatory?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Ohio State Reformatory from Columbus and Cleveland?
About 61 miles southwest of Columbus and about 64 miles northeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ohio State Reformatory?
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 55 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ohio State Reformatory?
Mansfield (in town, 17 places to stay), Washington Township (8 mi, 10 places to stay) and Springfield Township (7 mi, 7 places to stay).
Notes from people in Mansfield
There are no tips yet, so start one in Mansfield’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.