Historical Marker
The Great Connector
Historical marker location:
61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York
( Marker can be reached from Parker Avenue (New York State Route 9G) 0.2 miles east of Washington Street (New York State Route 9G), on the left when traveling east.)
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.