Fern Hill Cemetery is located near the city of Aberdeen in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The earliest burial year listed is 1877.
There are more than 3,600 individuals interned, also a mausoleum, and a war memorial is located in the cemetery. The cemetery has 4 sections and is located east of the Wishkah River.
A list of famous individuals who are buried here can be found at these links:
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ROBERT ARTHUR (b. June 18, 1925 d. October 1, 2008), ACTOR: He appeared in movies in the 1940-1950s, born "Robert Paul Arthaud" he served in the US Navy and then acted in "Green Grass of Wyoming" (1948), "Yellow Sky" (1948), "Twelve O'Clock High" (1949), "September Affair" (1950), "Air Cadet" (1951), "Ace in the Hole" (1951), "The Ring" (1952), "Take the High Ground!" (1953), "Top of the World" (1955) and "Hellcats of the Navy" (1957). His television program credits include "The Lone Ranger", "Four Star Playhouse" and "Gomer Pyle, USMC". In addition to his acting, Arthur had a successful career as a radio announcer. He later became a gay rights advocate.
JACQUES FOURNIER ( b. September 29, 1892 d. September 5, 1973), Major League Baseball Player, National League, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox.
JOHN BAXTER KINNE ( b. December 3, 1877 d. July 19, 1954), Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
RUSSEL VERNON MACK (b. June 12, 1891 d. March 28, 1960), US Congressman 1947-1960, died on the floor of US House of Representatives.
MARTIN JAMES O'TOOLE (b. November 27, 1888 d. February 18, 1949) Professional Baseball Player, five years, pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants.
BOB STREET (b. August 18, 1919 d. June 25, 2003), Architect Born in Aberdeen, known for his work on the landmarks, buildings, and houses in the state of Washington including Gray Harbor College's Bishop Center, the Aberdeen Timberland Library, Aberdeen City Hall, the Aberdeen Fire Station, the Hoquiam Fire Station in Hoquiam, Washington, and several of the cities lavish residences.
Cemetery Location:
Fern Hill Cemetery
2212 Roosevelt Street
Aberdeen, WA