Dunham Cemetery

Historical marker location:

2777 E River Rd, Nichols, New York

( Marker is on East River Road (County Route 502) 0.1 miles east of Taylor Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2021

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.