Ohio is home to many places deemed haunted, from houses and hotels to lighthouses, roadways and more! Many residents claim these haunted spots have paranormal activity of some kind or another!
The Mansfield Reformatory is an impressive limestone building designed to discipline inmates through religion, education and trade. Unfortunately, due to overcrowding and various tragedies that occurred here over time, this place became one of the most haunted places in Ohio.
Mansfield Reformatory
Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is an impressive limestone prison widely considered one of the most haunted places in Ohio. Built during the late 19th century as an intermediate penitentiary for offenders who may be reformable through religion, education or trade practices.
Unfortunately, due to poor sanitary conditions at the reformatory, infections such as tuberculosis and influenza were prevalent. Violence between inmates was common; prisoners would frequently beat each other up and be mistreated by guards; one of the more cruel punishments included throwing someone into “The Hole,” an oppressively dark solitary confinement cell.
Visitors and staff have reported experiencing unexplained sounds, shadows and apparitions while touring this former prison. Furthermore, this location has even been featured in movies like “The Shawshank Redemption.”
Eden Park
Eden Park in Cincinnati offers something for every visitor. This urban park offers scenic city and river overlooks, an idyllic lake, numerous nature trails and even its own sinister history which may send chills down visitors’ spines.
Imogene Remus, wife of famed attorney, pharmacist, and bootlegger George Remus is said to haunt Mirror Lake near Eden Park’s gazebo near Mirror House Gazebo. After George had been released from jail he hired a chauffeur to accompany Imogene in her taxi as she made her way towards court for finalizing their divorce settlement; George then ran it off the road before firing two shots into Imogene at Spring House Gazebo and shot her.
Locals claim her ghost still haunts the gazebo and her presence can be felt by visitors at night. Local legend has it that she remains angry over how her husband got away with murdering his daughter-in-law.
Kings Island
Kings Island in Mason, Ohio is not just known for its roller coasters; there’s also a small cemetery here that’s been haunted by evil spirits for years – something most visitors don’t consider when visiting amusement parks like this one! Though most don’t think to stop and visit this graveyard when visiting amusement parks, its presence can make the visit truly terrifying.
Cemeterys can be great places to visit in the summer, but not so much during Halloween Haunt. Its haunted attraction, Halloween Haunt is the most terrifying attraction at an amusement park and features terrifying mazes and spine-tingling scare zones designed to send chills down your spine. While admission includes this haunted attraction, be mindful that it’s private property – trespassers may face penalties; check operating hours and local regulations prior to planning your visit to this haunted house.
The Majestic Theatre
From Mansfield Reformatory to Soldiers and Sailors Monument’s creepy tunnels, Ohio offers plenty of places for ghost hunters to experience the unnerved side of life in Ohio. If you want a real thrill, take one of Let’s Roam’s ghost hunting tours which run year-round!
The Majestic Theatre in Chillicothe is widely-renowned for hosting tribute bands and comedy shows, but its history also holds many dark secrets. Now, thanks to a non-profit that runs the venue, amateur ghost hunters are being offered the chance to investigate it overnight; proceeds from this event will help fund interior renovations projects.
Visitors have reported hearing jangling keys of an unknown former janitor at the theater, as well as seeing ghosts sporadically throughout the building. A ghost of a young girl can often be found walking the old canal behind it; other visitors have reported feeling watched from somewhere within the balcony area.
