Masury Ballroom

Historical marker location:

777 Montauk Highway, Center Moriches, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Old Neck Road, on the right when traveling east on Montauk Highway.)

Marker installed: 2020

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.