In the U.S.,can there be a private town?

In the United States,are are areas such as clubs, communities,and such that are privately owned and where only members and their invited guests can inhabit.Is it legal for there to be a privately owned town that is off-limits to everyone but official residents and people who are invited?

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

I think if it was an unincorporated village maybe it could. I don’t know the laws in every state. If it was all private property and no government funds used for infrastructure it could happen. Thinking of a small island for example.

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@cherokeepatti So,you are saying in would have to be a land area cut off from any type of public mainland.That make sense.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@DavidT8899 if the government didn’t pay for the infrastructure they would have no right to make it a public island would they?

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@cherokeepatti So the reverse of that is if the government DID pay for it they couldn't.But suppose it was a town that was right next to other public areas.If the town agreed to pay for its own infrastructure within the town limits,could they be private?

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@DavidT8899 I have no idea of what the laws are, may vary by state. But anytime the government gets involved you have to go along with their rules.