Historical Marker
Original Niagara Grape Vine
Historical marker location:
Lockport, New York
( Marker can be reached from Lake Avenue (New York State Route 78) ΒΌ mile south of Old Niagara Road, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1927
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.