Question: is there a country within the united states

Answer: Yes, 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), although he calls it ``foreign aid.'' 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''.