First Tavern

Historical marker location:

Sennett, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Weedsport-Sennett Road (County Route 12C) and Turnpike Road (County Route 10A), on the right when traveling south on Weedsport-Sennett Road.)

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.