Boonville Historic District

Historical marker location:

Boonville, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Schuyler Street and Main Street (New York State Route 12D), on the right when traveling west on Schuyler Street.)

Marker installed: 2013

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.