Death and Legacy
March was the father of General Peyton Conway March, aid to Gen. MacArthur in the Spanish-American War and Army Chief of Staff from May 20, 1918 – June 30, 1921.
March died at Easton, Pennsylvania. A chaired professorship now exists at Lafayette College to honor his achievements in the field of English.
Francis A. March Elementary School, near the Lafayette Campus, is named in his honor.
March Field, on the Lafayette College Campus, is named in honor of his son, Francis Andrew March, Jr.
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