Johnson Hall - 1763

Historical marker location:

Johnstown, New York

( Marker is on North William Street (New York State Route 29) near W. Main Street (New York State Route 67), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1965

Johnstown. Historic New York.

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.