Mansfield Prison

On April 12, 2008, iGHOST visited and investigated the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Situated on the grounds of a former Civil War training camp, construction began in November of 1886, and in it's heyday housed over 900 prisoners, usually in very cramped cells. The prison ceased operation in 1990 when a new prison was built on the grounds. The Ohio State Reformatory has been featured in several films including "Air Force One" (1997), "Tango and Cash" (1989), and most notably "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994), in which several scenes were filmed both inside the prison and on the grounds.

Ever since the prison closed it has been a mecca for ghost enthusiasts, offering overnight ghost hunts and ghost tours. The prison has a reputation among ghost hunters and paranormal investigators as being extremely active. Click here for more information about the Ohio State Reformatory and it's tour schedule.