Hamlin No. 14

Historical marker location:

Hamlin, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Lake Road East Fork (New York State Route 19) and North Hamlin Road (County Route 209), on the right when traveling south on Lake Road East Fork.)

Marker installed: 1961

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.