William Miller Chapel and Ascension Rock

Not to be confused with Miller Chapel.
William Miller Chapel and Ascension Rock
William Miller's home
Nearest city Fair Haven, Vermont
Coordinates 43°35′42″N 73°18′45″W / 43.59500°N 73.31250°W / 43.59500; -73.31250Coordinates: 43°35′42″N 73°18′45″W / 43.59500°N 73.31250°W / 43.59500; -73.31250
Built 1848
Architect Unknown
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 75001233 (original)
94000256 (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 17, 1975[1]
Boundary increase April 04, 1994

William Miller Chapel and Ascension Rock is a historic district in New York that encompasses the home of William Miller, who was a Baptist preacher, from the United States, credited with beginning the mid-nineteenth century North American religious movement that was known as the Millerites. After his prophetic interpretations did not happen as he expected, new heirs of his message emerged, including Seventh-day Adventists and Advent Christians. Later movements found inspiration in Miller's emphasis on Bible prophecy.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The historic district's boundaries were increased in 1994, with the increase named William Miller Farm Historic District or alternatively as William Miller Chapel Boundary Increase.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "William Miller Farm and Chapel". New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.


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