Irondequoit Bay

Historical marker location:

Irondequoit, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Empire Boulevard (New York State Route 404) and Wilbur Tract Road, on the right when traveling west on Empire Boulevard.)

Marker installed: 1963

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.