T38 Jet Trainer

Historical marker location:

Moira, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 11 and Sayles Road (County Route 17), on the left when traveling east on U.S. 11.)

Marker installed: 1996

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.