Ohio State Reformatory is a landmark in Mansfield, Ohio, and a filming location for The Shawshank Redemption. Built in 1886-1910.
Location: Mansfield, Ohio, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Shawshank Redemption (movie) — as Shawshank State Prison (exteriors, warden's office; officers' quarters doubled as a civilian ap
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-14961, SRC-14962 - Built 1886–1910
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-14962, SRC-16582, SRC-17038
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14961 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Shawshank-Redemption.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14962 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_Reformatory (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16582 — https://www.historyhit.com/locations/ohio-state-reformatory/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17038 — https://destinationmansfield.com/partner/historic-ohio-state-reformatory/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Shawshank Redemption filmed?
Ohio State Reformatory, in Mansfield, Ohio, is a real-world filming location used for The Shawshank Redemption.
Where is Ohio State Reformatory located?
Ohio State Reformatory is located in Mansfield, Ohio.