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History

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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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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Outdoors and Wide Open Spaces

Outdoors and Wide Open Spaces

Outdoors and Wide Open Spaces Created to give visitors plenty of outdoor, fresh air options and plenty of room to tour. Kingwood Center GardensCome and explore the grounds featuring 47 exquisite acres renowned for both their historic significance and outstanding gardens. Tour the French Provincial-style mansion, the exotic plant life in the greenhouses and browse...

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Filming in Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio

Filming in Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio

Film Mansfield, Ohio Looking for your next filming location?  The city of Mansfield and many locations throughout the region have been the filming sites of major motion pictures, and the featured role in television shows. From rolling pastoral hills to the brick-paved streets of a historic city, from stately mansions to a forboding prison, North...

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Haunted Stories Day Tour Itinerary

Haunted Stories Day Tour Itinerary

Haunted Stories Day Tour Mansfield is no stranger to paranormal activity and has been featured on multiple ghost hunting TV shows. Enjoy this tour during the day visiting Mansfield's haunted sites. Ohio State ReformatoryThe Reformatory was designed as a castle-like prison to reform young offenders. One of the top five largest structures in the USA,...

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Feathers, Green, and Inbetween

Feathers, Green, and Inbetween

Feathers, Green, and In-between This itinerary is fun for everyone!  See birds up close at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, stroll lush gardens at Kingwood Center Gardens, visit the wedding site of Bogie and Bacall, and browse locally owned stores in the Carrousel District in downtown Mansfield. Wade GardensDelight in the moment you walk into Wade...

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Parks

Parks

Parks The area offers wide open spaces to picnic, walk, play, and gather with friends.  From the Hollywood connections to Central Park in downtown Mansfield (site of a Brooks' famous bench in The Shawshank Redemption movie) to Malabar Farm State Park (wedding site of Bogey & Bacall) and to the scenic reservoir in Shelby, and...

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Appleseed Traveling Exhibit Locations

Appleseed Traveling Exhibit Locations

Where to find the Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit throughout the year.  March 11 – April 21, 2024 Mansfield Richland County Public Library 43 W. Third Street Mansfield, OH 44902     PH (419) 521-3100 Main Branch and other branches Call for locations and hours at 419-521-3100 April 19 – May 12, 2024 Kingwood Center Gardens 50 North…

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Farmers Markets Positive Impact for Shoppers and Communities

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Summer is here, which means it is officially farmers market season! Foodies, shopping addicts and local supporters are all in for an exciting and tasty time at one of Mansfield and Richland County’s farmers markets. Farmers markets continue to become more and more popular due to the desire to buy food free of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The fresh produce, herbs, treats and products are sold directly to consumers–meaning fresh and seasonal food! View our local list of markets....

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