Molossia, also known as the Republic of Molossia, is a claimed 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. On April 16, 2016, Baugh hosted a tour of Molossia, sponsored by the website Atlas Obscura. Kevin Baugh continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County (the recognized local government) and the land use of the property identified as being within the county is Manufactured Home Converted to Real Property. Kevin Baugh has stated, "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the U.S. is a lot bigger".
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Territory
Molossia consists of three properties (previously four) that are owned by Baugh, in the contiguous United States and comprising a total area of 6.3 acres (2.5 ha): Harmony Province, located near Dayton, Nevada, is the smallest of Molossia's territories, at little more than one acre (4,000 m2) in size. It is the Baugh family's primary place of residence, and the site of Molossia's designated capital, Baughston. Baughston was renamed from Espera on 30 July 2013 to commemorate President Baugh's 51st birthday. The United States of America's street address for Kevin Baugh's house is 226 Mary Lane Road, Dayton, NV 89403.
In August 2003, Baugh purchased a small piece of rural land in Northern California. This was referred to the Colony of Farfalla. The property was sold late in 2005, after Baugh inherited more land which he subsequently named Desert Homestead Province, in Southern California. Desert Homestead had been owned by Baugh's grandfather, and the property has been declared a national monument dedicated to him. In early 2015 a Farfalla Colony became Molossian territory again.
Molossia's currency is the valora, which is subdivided into 100 futtrus and pegged to the relative value of Pillsbury cookie dough. Cookie dough is stored in an outbuilding called the Bank of Molossia, from which valora coins made from gambling chips and printed banknotes are sold. CNN's Great Big Story also featured Molossia and Baugh. The current exchange rate from valora to U.S Currency is 1 valora = 0.75 american. Molossia also sells War bonds on it's official website for 3 (american) dollars to help fund the war against East Germany.
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Claimed war with East Germany
The Republic of Molossia claims to be at war with East Germany, alleging that they are responsible for millitary drills performed by Kevin Baugh while stationed with the United States Military in West Germany, and the resulting lack of sleep. While East Germany formally ceased to exist in 1991 via the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany, Molossia argues that Ernst Thälmann Island, which had been dedicated by Cuba to Weimar German politician Ernst Thälmann and had not been mentioned in the Treaty on the Final Settlement therefore remains East German land, allowing the war to continue.
See also
- List of micronations
- Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations
References
Further reading
- "In The Spirit Of Independence Day - One nation, under me", The Chicago Tribune, Colleen Mastoni, July 3, 2008.
- Ryan, John. Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Self-Proclaimed Nations, ISBN 1-74104-730-7.
- iBerkshires Bite-sized sovereignties offer worlds of fun. February 2, 2005.
- Micronations: Republic of Molossia, Unrecognised States Numismatic Society, 2006.
- Micronations: Little Countries that Could, G4TV, Dave Roos, June 8, 2001.
- "Born to rule", The Australian, Peter Needham, September 16, 2006.
- "State of the nation", San Francisco Bay Guardian, Lynn Rapoport, February 28, 2007.
- Meet the First Family of Molossia, a nation within Nevada: 40-year 'dictator,' President Kevin Baugh, rules over 33 citizens (including dogs) of the micronation he established, complete with its own rules, border control, traditions and currency The Daily Mail, Matthew Wright, July 4, 2017.
External links
- The Republic of Molossia official website
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