After crossing to the west side of the Flint River near Bainbridge, Hernando de Soto and his army recrossed the river on March 31, 1540, between the mouths of Jones and Gum creeks, and stopped at the town of the Ichisi chief. He was the first to come to them in peace after their departure from the Apalachee country, and on the mound of his village they erected a large wooden cross on April 1, 1540. The Indians received it and worshipped it devoutly to all appearance.