Old Plank Road

Historical marker location:

112 Main Street, Altamont, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 146) and Schoharie Plank Road East, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1932

The first American chess tournament was held in New York City in 1843, and it was won by a 21-year-old named Paul Morphy.