Roe Tavern

Historical marker location:

East Setauket, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 25A) and Bayview Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1938

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.