building · Mansfield, United States
Ohio State Reformatory
A filming location from The Shawshank Redemption in Mansfield.
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