building · Mansfield, United States
Ohio State Reformatory
A filming location from The Shawshank Redemption in Mansfield.
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The scene
The vast Gothic former prison is Shawshank itself, its cell blocks and the warden's office used throughout the film.
How to visit
A preserved historic prison open for ticketed self-guided and guided tours, including Shawshank-specific routes; allow a couple of hours. It's just outside Mansfield.
Address: 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905, United States · Open in Google Maps
- Shawshank-themed tours point out the film's spots.
- A wider Shawshank trail links other sites around Mansfield.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Ohio State Reformatory?
- The vast Gothic former prison is Shawshank itself, its cell blocks and the warden's office used throughout the film.
- Can you visit Ohio State Reformatory?
- A preserved historic prison open for ticketed self-guided and guided tours, including Shawshank-specific routes; allow a couple of hours. It's just outside Mansfield.
- Where is Ohio State Reformatory?
- Ohio State Reformatory is a real filming location in Mansfield. 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905, United States