The Jolly Family House, ‘Pecanderosa’ | Alachua County, Florida | c. 1850s. Historic rural homesteads like this one are rapidly disappearing in Florida, making the Jolly House in Alachua County an exceptionally rare and valuable glimpse into the lives of the state’s earliest settlers. Situated between Melrose and Gainesville, this historic home is now affectionately known as Pecanderosa, a nod to its picturesque setting amid a serene pecan grove. Within its walls, a story unfolds that stretches back more than 170 years…