Historical Marker

Bement House

Historical marker location:
9241 NY-38, Newark Valley, New York
( Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 38) 0.2 miles south of Tappan Road, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2015

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.