A Bridge to Freedom

Historical marker location:

Niagara Falls, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Whirlpool Street and Ontario Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Whirlpool Street.)

Marker installed: 2016

"There was now but 'one wide river to cross'...".

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.