Tag: Ohio State Reformatory

Seven Places You Won’t Believe Exist in Ohio

Karyn Locke
Places you won't believe exist in Ohio

Ohio has something for everyone. Seriously. Love the beach? We’ve got them. Love American history? Check. Love checking out movie locations? Done. Here’s seven places you won’t believe exist in Ohio – but totally do.    Think about every movie or television show you’ve seen. Now, think about how many of the characters hail from the Midwest, especially Ohio. Maybe it’s because we live in Ohio and always catch the reference to the Buckeye State, but it’s a very common scenario. Leave it to Beaver ‘s very own Ward Cleaver was a…

A Visit to Ohio State Reformatory

Karyn Locke

On a trip to Columbus, Ohio, my family and I were lucky enough to visit Mansfield, Ohio, while reviewing for Trekaroo. About an hour’s drive northeast of Columbus, the quaint town is famous for its love of ghostly spots and promotes a haunted Mansfield tour. What really draws in thousands of visitors each year is the Ohio State Reformatory- the magnificent building where convicted men would be housed and imprisoned for nearly 100 years. In 1990, the reformatory closed and has been a popular spot for tourists that want to…