Historical Marker
The Clearwater
Historical marker location:
49 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York
( Marker can be reached from Parker Avenue (New York State Route 9G) ΒΌ mile east of Washington Street (New York State Route 9G), on the left when traveling east.)
A River Reborn.
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.