Historical Marker
The Glebe House
Historical marker location:
635 Main St, Poughkeepsie, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street and Fountain Place, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1935
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.