McClew Farm

Historical marker location:

2402 McClew Road, Newfane, New York

( Marker can be reached from McClew Road, 0.6 miles north of Ide Road.)

An Underground Railroad Safe House. Cultural Heritage - Routes to freedom passed through many Seaway Trail communities.

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.