Historical Locations

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Historical Locations

Richland County is steeped in fascinating local history. Explore these historical locations or learn more about Richland County’s history here. If you’re looking to take the scenic route, two Ohio Historic Byways and the Continental Divide traverse the county. Whether you’re a guest to our area, or just passing through, take the time to enjoy restaurants, attractions, and quaint shops on or near these routes.

Buckeye Imagination Museum

Buckeye Imagination Museum

Buckeye Imagination Museum is a unique, safe and welcoming environment where young children and families can strengthen relationships and experience the
175 W. 3rd Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-2332

Downtown Mansfield, Inc.
128 N. Main St.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-0099
Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Built in 1886 and abandoned in 1990, tour the world-famous prison year round, as well as the Shawshank Museum. Visit in the fall when it transforms into the Blood Prison or even investigate the paranormal on a Ghost Hunt or Ghost Walk.
100 Reformatory Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44905
 419-522-2644
Kingwood Center Gardens

Kingwood Center Gardens

Enter through the stunning Garden Gateway visitor center and follow the brick pathways through flourishing gardens, past lovely fountains, ponds, and inviting spaces to pause and refresh.
50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-522-0211
Malabar Farm State Park

Malabar Farm State Park

Working farm of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Louis Bromfield, and the location where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married. Attend one of their special events or a holiday tour of the Big House.
4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843
 419-892-2784
Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

A museum of fire fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustion powered fire engines. Includes reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island.
1265 W. Fourth St.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-529-2573
Mansfield Memorial Museum

Mansfield Memorial Museum

The museum is the oldest museum in Richland County founded in 1889. The museum is a step back in time to the late 1800's. Artifacts on 2 floors of displays span from Roman to modern times.
34 Park Ave. W.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-525-2491
Oak Hill Cottage

Oak Hill Cottage

Built in 1847, it has seven gables, five double chimneys and seven marble fireplaces. Louis Bromfield, native of Mansfield and pulitzer Prize-winning author, played at Oak Hill as a child.
310 Springmill St.
Mansfield, OH 44903
 419-524-1765
Ohio Civil War Show

Ohio Civil War Show

Seven buildings with 750 Tables of Military Items, Relics, and Memorabilia from 1785-1945. Buy, Sell,or Trade!
750 N Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906
Ohio Genealogical Society

Ohio Genealogical Society

40,000-volume genealogical library, primarily for Ohio family research, including census records, cemetery listings, Bible records, vertical files, manuscrip7s, newspapers, and lineage papers for First Families of Ohio, Society of Civil War Families of Oh
611 State Rt. 97 W.
Bellville, OH 44813
 419-886-1903
Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Cabins, Showers, Sewer Hook Up, Swimming Lake, Canoe/Kayak Rental, Credit Cards Accepted.
3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864
 419-938-7884
RichHistory Alliance

RichHistory Alliance

In 2016, the RichHistory Alliance was formed as a partnership of museums and historical sites in Richland County. Our mission is to collaborate to discover, preserve, and share history in Richland County.
Richland County
, OH