# Ohio State Reformatory, United States: what it is and when to go > Ohio State Reformatory is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in United States. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ohio-state-reformatory/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio · History - **Where:** United States · Olivesburg Road, 44902, Mansfield - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 470 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 40.78376, -82.50274 ## What it is and where Ohio State Reformatory is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in United States. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Mansfield, Ohio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mansfield/), where this site lists 8 more places to see, 3.0 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.78376, -82.50274; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 470 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.783762%2C-82.502736) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.783762%2C-82.502736) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Ohio State Reformatory is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 23 | | February | Possible | 10 h 26 | | March | Best time | 11 h 41 | | April | Best time | 13 h 06 | | May | Best time | 14 h 16 | | June | Best time | 14 h 55 | | July | Best time | 14 h 39 | | August | Best time | 13 h 38 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Best time | 10 h 53 | | November | Possible | 9 h 41 | | December | Possible | 9 h 05 | In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Oak Hill Cottage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/oak-hill-cottage/): Building in Ohio, United States · 2.2 km - [The Phoenix Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-phoenix-brewing-company/): Brewery · 2.6 km - [St. Peter's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-peter-s-church/): Church building in Ohio, United States of America · 3.3 km - [Martin Bushnell House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/martin-bushnell-house/): Historic residence in the city of Mansfield, Ohio, United States · 3.4 km - [Most Pure Heart Of Mary Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/most-pure-heart-of-mary-catholic-church/): Church building in Ohio, United States of America · 18 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Ohio State Reformatory? It is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in United States. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Ohio State Reformatory? March to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. ### How do you get to Ohio State Reformatory? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 470 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.783762%2C-82.502736) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Oak Hill Cottage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/oak-hill-cottage/), [The Phoenix Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-phoenix-brewing-company/), [St. Peter's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-peter-s-church/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/510271333), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2898265), CC0. More about Ohio State Reformatory on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_Reformatory). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).