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Jayne Mansfield's tombstone in Fairview Cemetery
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Fairview Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. It is a historical site and a tourist attraction because of Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield's grave. Her heart-shaped tombstone is one of the most notable features of the cemetery. Fans of deceased star visit the grave regularly with flowers.[1] Farruccio and the Online Fan Club has been visiting her grave in Pen Argyl with her fans to commemorate her birth and death anniversaries since mid 1990s on her birthdays.[2] The 75th birth anniversary of the actress drew a large gathering of fans to the cemetery in 2008.[3][4]
The other major cemetery in the township is the Evergreen Cemetery.[5] There also are St. Elizabeth Cemetery[6] and Plainfield Union Cemetery[7] in the township.
40°52′N 75°14′W / 40.86°N 75.24°W / 40.86; -75.24
