The Lake Santa Fe community of Melrose, Florida is only about 11 0r 12 miles from Florahome and rests in no less than four different counties including Alachua, Bradford, Clay and our own Putnam County. Originally called Shake Rag for the rag shaking signal used to start many a horse race back in the early days, 'Melrose' was eventually decided a more suitable replacement reflecting the resident's beginnings rather than the race's. Today, Melrose, Florida continues making improvements while remembering its past offering one of the nicest places in the area to visit or to live.
Where is Melrose, Florida:
The first map shows Melrose about 20 miles or so east of Gainesville with the second map indicating how to get to Melrose from Florahome. Just head west on Florida State Road 100, and make a left at 26 when you get to Putnam Hall. It'll take you straight to Melrose. Pretty simple.
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The last map depicts the lay of the land just south of Lake Santa Fe from Melrose Elementary School to Santa Fe Park. Welcome to Melrose!
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A Few Links and Numbers:
The Basics (from Wikipedia)
Lake Santa Fe
This next link will keep you in the loop about what's going on in Melrose Florida.
Melrosefl.com
Melrose Elementary School
Putnam County School District (includes school websites)
Public Library (make sure you click the Melrose branch on this link)
312 Wynnwood Avenue
PO Box 1048
Melrose, Florida 32666-1048
904-475-1237
Post Office
859 N STATE ROAD 21
MELROSE, FL 32666-9998
(800) ASK-USPS
(800) 275-8777
Hours:
Mon-Fri
9:30am-12:00pm
1:00pm-4:30pm
Sat
9:30am-12:00pm
Post Office
PUTNAM HALL
971 STATE ROAD 26
MELROSE, FL 32666-3141
(800) ASK-USPS
(800) 275-8777
Hours
Mon-Fri
7:30am-12:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
Real Estate
Melrose Bay Art Gallery
The Blue Water Bay
Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue
Yellowbook - Melrose, Florida
Chiappini's
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