St. Marks in Wakulla County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Princess Malee "Milly" Francis

1. Princess Malee “Milly” Francis Marker

Inscription. In Grateful Remembrance
for a heroic and humanitarian act of courage in saving the life of an American soldier in March, 1818

(c 1803 – 1848)

Woman of the Creek (Seminole) Indian Nation, recipient, pension in 1844 and medal from the US Congress

Daughter of Chief Hillis Hadjo, Francis the Prophet, who lived on the Wakulla River near the Spanish Fort San Marcos

Erected by Florida State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Aida Thomas Register, State Regent 1987–1989, Betty Jean Core Paul, State Chairman, American Indians Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 30° 9.121′ N, 84° 12.647′ W. Marker is in St. Marks, Florida, in Wakulla County. It is on Old Fort Road 0.3 miles west of Port Leon Drive (State Road 363). On grounds of San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park. Located at intersection of Wakulla River and St. Marks River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Marks FL 32355, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Tallahassee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort St. Marks Military Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Fort San Marcos de Apalache (a few steps from this marker); San Marcos de Apalache (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named San Marcos de Apalache (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Store on the Wakulla River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Telltale Bones (approx. 0.4 miles away); Port Leon (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Marks Bike Trail Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marks.

Regarding Princess Malee "Milly" Francis. The rescue was much closer to Ft. Gadsden than Fort San Marcos. Her father, Hillis Hadjo or Francis the Prophet, was hanged by General Andrew Jackson at Fort San Marcos in April, 1818. She died before she received any of the pension. Nothing is known of the medal. Milly Francis was not referred to as a princess in any contemporary document. Her father was a leader but not a king, a designation unknown to the Creek Indians.

Also see . . . The Story of Milly Francis, the Creek Pocahontas (Explore Southern History). "One of the most remarkable stories in American history revolves around the life of Milly Francis, believed to be the first woman ever to

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, November 18, 2021

2. Princess Malee "Milly" Francis Marker

receive a special medal of honor from the United States Congress. She is remembered today as the 'Creek Pocahontas'." (Submitted on March 28, 2018.)

Additional keywords. Josiah Francis, Fort Gadsden

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2018, by Daniel Eisenberg of Boca Raton, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,802 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2018, by Daniel Eisenberg of Boca Raton, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on March 27, 2018, by Daniel Eisenberg of Boca Raton, Florida. 2. submitted on November 19, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.