1. Jeff Davis Skeleton: Ragersville
Located about an hour south of Akron, there is a display of the skeleton of Jeff Davis who made several rape attempts. In 1872, he was beaten by locals, struck over the head with a fire-poker and then shot three times, which did not initially kill him. So locals decided to take Davis to the outskirts of town and finish him off by lynching.
2. Cholera Cemetery: Sandusky
Sandusky is widely known for its theme park, Cedar Point, but many are unaware of the Cholera epidemic that plagued Ohio in 1849. Over 400 Sandusky natives died from the epidemic and the majority were buried this mass grave.
3. Mansfield Reformatory: Mansfield
If you have seen the film "The Shawshank Redemption," then you have seen the Mansfield Reformatory. Also known as the Ohio State Reformatory, it opened its doors in 1896 and housed over 155,000 men until closing in 1990. Today, it attracts tourists and paranormal investigators who believe it is haunted.
4. James A. Garfield Tomb: Cleveland
Assassinated in 1881, the 20th President of the United States' final resting place is located within Lake View Cemetery at the James A. Garfield Monument. What separates this presidential monument from all others is that Garfield's casket along with his wife's are on full display, their bodies resting peacefully inside
5. The Ruppert House: Hamilton
On Easter Sunday 1975, James Ruppert massacred 11 members of his family. They were shot a total of 35 times. Those family members include his mother, brother, sister-in-law, along with eight nieces and nephews ages 4-17. Ruppert called the police three hours after the shooting telling them, "there's been a shooting here."