Trolley Depot

Historical marker location:

3699 Route 54A, Branchport, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 54A, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 54A), on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2018

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.