The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is described as one of America's most haunted prisons due to its violent history, with reports of paranormal phenomena including disembodied voices and footsteps, shadow figures, unexplained smells, physical touches, and objects moving on their own, particularly in areas like the Basement, Chapel, The Hole, and Cell Block #13. Visitors have reported feeling unseen presences, hearing growling, chains dropping, and the scent of floral perfume, attributed by some to the ghosts of inmates and guards. Shadow figures, including one that crawled on all fours, and orbs of light have been witnessed. Visitors report hearing disembodied voices, incoherent babbling and moaning from the inmates, growling sounds, unexplained footsteps, chains dropping, and the sound of church bells. Unexplained smells, such as the campfire-like scent of smoke, have been reported. Visitors have reported experiencing physical sensations, such as feeling jabbed or touched by an unseen presence and even feeling a burning sensation. The Hole: Known for the incoherent sounds of men moaning and babbling. Basement: A 14-year-old boy was reportedly beaten to death here. Chapel/Sanctuary: Once used for executions and considered the most haunted location by some. The Chair Room: A windowless room where visitors have reported feeling a burning sensation on their neck. Cell Block #13: Considered the most haunted cell and sometimes closed to visitors. Warden's Office and Quarters: Visitors have reported unexplained cold drafts and malfunctioning electronic devices. The Warden's Widow: Some visitors report smelling floral perfume in the pink-tiled bathroom, attributed to the ghost of Helen Glackey.