Mansfield

Mansfield is a county seat in north-central Ohio, positioned between Columbus and Cleveland along Interstate 71. The settlement sits in the western foothills of the Allegheny Plateau, with residential neighborhoods radiating from a downtown core and farmland extending beyond the city limits.

James Hedges, Jacob Newman, and Joseph Larwill founded the settlement in 1808 near the fork of the Mohican River. Its position along trade routes and proximity to waterways encouraged growth through the 19th century.

The Renaissance Performing Arts Association presents theatrical productions and concerts in a preserved downtown theater that accommodates over 5000 spectators.

Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, several highways, and local bus routes provide connections to regional networks. Downtown areas can be explored on foot, while a car helps reach destinations farther out in the surrounding countryside.

The Richland Carousel District houses the first hand-carved wooden indoor carousel built in the United States since the 1930s. Each figure was individually carved and painted, with local volunteers contributing to the multi-year project.

Location: Richland County

Inception: 1808

Elevation above the sea: 378 m

Website: http://ci.mansfield.oh.us

GPS coordinates: 40.75486,-82.52286

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:42