LUCAS, Ohio – Quietly tucked away in a pastoral corner of Richland County was a hangout frequented by the Hollywood elite of bygone days. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacal...
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Attractions
Attractions Whether you're planning a day trip or a weekend escape, Mansfield's blend of small-town charm, history, Hollywood intrigue, gorgeous scenery and great food and drinks, make it the perfect destination. These local favorites and a few hidden treasures await! Spend a Day at Kingwood Center GardensEnter through the stunning new Garden Gateway Visitor Center...
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Oak Hill in the Snow
As the snow builds up on the ground it is slowly erasing the familiar world, creating a blank canvas where any kind of landscape might be latent.
It was a day like this — dark gray, the world slowly being swept away behind gusts of snow — the first time I picked up The Green Bay Tree as a young man. It is the first book, the first bestseller, by Louis Bromfield: a story that takes place in Mansfield. As I turned the pages of the old novel the modern city around me drifted, blurred, darkened; and in the book that other Mansfield — the city from 100 years ago — stirred and took life....
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Summer Reading in Richland County
Are you a history buff? A mystery lover? Or, even just a resident looking to learn more about our town? Well, Mansfield and the Richland County area offer all of those genres and many more to read, borrow or buy! View our list of local authors and books that are a must read....
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Life off the Beaten Path
Not all residents were born in Mansfield, but everyone who moves here quickly finds themselves right at home — just ask Louie Andres. Retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Louie grew up in southwest Ohio and moved to Mansfield in 1992 to manage Malabar Farm State Park. With a wife and three children…
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Friday, September 28, 2012 Ohioans invited to attend 36th annual Heritage Days at Malabar Farm State Park
LUCAS, OH – To celebrate the fall and harvest season, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) welcomes all Ohioans to visit Malabar Farm State Park during...
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Amber Rays of Autumn Itinerary
Amber Rays of Autumn Malabar FarmTour Malabar Farm’s Big House and enjoy a fall wagon ride. Humphrey Bogart, longtime friend of Louis Bromfield, picked Malabar for his wedding to actress Lauren Bacall. A guided tour of his home and the famous Hollywood couple’s wedding & honeymoon rooms are seen as well as the very same...
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History
History The city of Mansfield was named after Surveyor General of the US Colonel Jarred Mansfield. Richland County was organized March 1, 1813 and named from the character of its soil. Mansfield was first settled on a ridge by a large spring that eventually served as a dependable source of water for a brewery. In...
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Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Events
In 2024, the Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway will celebrate the 250th birthday of John “Appleseed” Chapman with a series of events that will highlight the attractions and activities that the byway offers to travelers. These include the Loudonville log cabin, Malabar Farm State Park, local parks, South Park’s Pioneer Log Cabin, Blacksmith, Woodworking Cabins, and...
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Things to Do The Shawshank TrailAs you travel along the 15 authentic filming sites of The Shawshank Trail, you can touch and feel the places Andy and Red did. Feel the same hope Andy talked about while you explore Shawshank Prison, or walk down the same road as Red on his way to Fort Hancock,...
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