"I’m not sure that we’re quite large enough now to have our own government."
-- Joseph Rush, president of the Melrose Business and Community Association
Melrose is an unincorporated community that had a population of 6,708 residents as of 2016. What makes this town different from similar towns is its jurisdiction: four counties (Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam) have jurisdiction over different areas in Melrose.
Another difference is the fact that Melrose does not have a mayor.
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