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 recorded source groups · SRC-14961, SRC-14962 - Built 1886–1910
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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
How is Ohio State Reformatory connected to The Shawshank Redemption?
Ohio State Reformatory, in Mansfield, Ohio, has a documented connection to The Shawshank Redemption. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Ohio State Reformatory located?
Ohio State Reformatory is located in Mansfield, Ohio.