The Great Disappointment
- When
- 1844-10-22
- Where
- Low Hampton farm
On October 22, 1844, Miller awaited the end of the age with much of his extended family on his Low Hampton farm. When Jesus did not appear by that date, Miller and his followers were disappointed, hence the name Great Disappointment.
William Miller had set October 22, 1844 as the final date Christ would return. On that day, he awaited the end of the age together with much of his extended family on his Low Hampton farm. When Jesus did not appear by October 22, 1844, Miller and his followers were disappointed, and this reaction became known as the Great Disappointment. The passages do not specify a town, state, or country for the farm, so the occurrence site is recorded as unresolved beyond the named farm.
Sources
- William Miller (preacher) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16
- Great Disappointment Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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