Republic of Molossia

Molossia, also known as the self-proclaimed Republic of Molossia, is a micronation in the United States, founded by Kevin Baugh (b. July 30, 1962) and headquartered at his home near Dayton, Nevada. The Republic of Molossia has claimed itself a nation but it is not recognized as a country by the United Nations or any other country. It consists of Baugh's house (known as the Government House), about in size, and of surrounding property, enclaved by Nevada. It used to claim a property in Pennsylvania as well. Molossia was established as a childhood project in 1977, and evolved into a territorial entity in the late 1990s. The name Molossia is derived from the Hawaiian word maluhia which means “peace, safety, security”. Baugh has stated the ancient Greek tribe of Molossians is unrelated.