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Mansfield Reformatory
Mansfield Reformatory, otherwise known as the Ohio State Reformatory is located in Mansfield, Ohio
and is said to be one of the most haunted spots in the U.S. It was originally used as a reformatory for
boys, until 1976 when it was converted into an Ohio state penitentiary. It was closed in 1990 and ever
since has had a reputation for housing the spirits of what some believe are the former inmates and
employees of Mansfield.
The reputation for ghosts and hauntings is not surprising considering the history of Mansfield
Reformatory. It is said that the prison was responsible for the torture and brutal punishment of many
inmates and boys who were housed there. Mansfield Reformatory is reported to have been a living
nightmare for many inmates trapped within it's walls. This kind of brutal punishment and confinement
seems to be common history for many haunted prisons. The terrible negative impressions left on the
atmosphere is blamed by many for the reported hauntings.
One area of Mansfield that is heavily reported as being haunted is the administration wing. A Warden
and his wife resided in this area and it is also the place of one of Mansfield's terrible tragedies. It is
reported that the warden's wife, while reaching into the closet, accidentally knocked a gun from a shelf
inside. The gun fell to the ground and discharged into her chest. She later died at the local hospital
from her wounds. It wasn't long before people began to whisper about the possibilities of the Warden
being responsible for the bullet that took her life. These rumors were never proven and the Warden
himself died a few years later at the same hospital. It is said that the warden and his wife still reside in
the administration area and people have reported smelling the strong scent of perfume that was worn
by the Warden's wife. Visitors have also reported sudden drops in temperature in this area and former
prisoners claimed that the warden's wife would come into the cells and tuck the inmates in, by pulling
on their blankets
The infirmary is another place inside the reformatory that is rumored to be riddled with spirits. Many
terrible deaths occurred over the years inside the infirmary and it is no surprise that visitors and
paranormal investigators alike, have reported strange experiences there.
The Chapel inside the reformatory is rumored to have once been the execution room where many
inmates were tortured and died agonizing deaths. It is believed to possibly be the most haunted place
within the reformatory. Visitors have claimed to witness apparitions of the long dead inmates in it's
doorways.
The basement is where the ghost of a 14 year old boy who was savagely beaten to death is believed
to reside, along with other spirits. The "hole" where prisoners were put when punishment was deemed
necessary is also said to still hold the spirits of emotionally tortured inmates inside. It is reported that
many prisoners lost their life while in the hole while suffering it's terrible conditions.
There are many areas within the Reformatory that are rumored to be haunted. People who visit have
often reported feelings of sickness after their visit. Photography equipment has also been said to
malfunction while inside the reformatory. Mansfield reformatory is available for tours to the public if
you ever happen to be in the area and want to catch a glimpse of one of the most haunted locations
in America.
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Mansfield Reformatory, otherwise known as the Ohio State Reformatory is located in Mansfield, Ohio
and is said to be one of the most haunted spots in the U.S. It was originally used as a reformatory for
boys, until 1976 when it was converted into an Ohio state penitentiary. It was closed in 1990 and ever
since has had a reputation for housing the spirits of what some believe are the former inmates and
employees of Mansfield.
The reputation for ghosts and hauntings is not surprising considering the history of Mansfield
Reformatory. It is said that the prison was responsible for the torture and brutal punishment of many
inmates and boys who were housed there. Mansfield Reformatory is reported to have been a living
nightmare for many inmates trapped within it's walls. This kind of brutal punishment and confinement
seems to be common history for many haunted prisons. The terrible negative impressions left on the
atmosphere is blamed by many for the reported hauntings.
One area of Mansfield that is heavily reported as being haunted is the administration wing. A Warden
and his wife resided in this area and it is also the place of one of Mansfield's terrible tragedies. It is
reported that the warden's wife, while reaching into the closet, accidentally knocked a gun from a shelf
inside. The gun fell to the ground and discharged into her chest. She later died at the local hospital
from her wounds. It wasn't long before people began to whisper about the possibilities of the Warden
being responsible for the bullet that took her life. These rumors were never proven and the Warden
himself died a few years later at the same hospital. It is said that the warden and his wife still reside in
the administration area and people have reported smelling the strong scent of perfume that was worn
by the Warden's wife. Visitors have also reported sudden drops in temperature in this area and former
prisoners claimed that the warden's wife would come into the cells and tuck the inmates in, by pulling
on their blankets
The infirmary is another place inside the reformatory that is rumored to be riddled with spirits. Many
terrible deaths occurred over the years inside the infirmary and it is no surprise that visitors and
paranormal investigators alike, have reported strange experiences there.
The Chapel inside the reformatory is rumored to have once been the execution room where many
inmates were tortured and died agonizing deaths. It is believed to possibly be the most haunted place
within the reformatory. Visitors have claimed to witness apparitions of the long dead inmates in it's
doorways.
The basement is where the ghost of a 14 year old boy who was savagely beaten to death is believed
to reside, along with other spirits. The "hole" where prisoners were put when punishment was deemed
necessary is also said to still hold the spirits of emotionally tortured inmates inside. It is reported that
many prisoners lost their life while in the hole while suffering it's terrible conditions.
There are many areas within the Reformatory that are rumored to be haunted. People who visit have
often reported feelings of sickness after their visit. Photography equipment has also been said to
malfunction while inside the reformatory. Mansfield reformatory is available for tours to the public if
you ever happen to be in the area and want to catch a glimpse of one of the most haunted locations
in America.
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