Miss Sue L. Gignilliat House
The Miss Sue L. Gignilliat House is located on South First Street within the Seneca Historic District, which was originally listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, with a boundary increase in 1987. Identified in the NRHP as “Miss Sue L. Gignilliat House”, it sits among a series of residences tied to the Gignilliat family—such as the Mrs. G. W. and C. N. Gignilliat houses—indicating its familial and historic importance. While specific details on its construction date and stylistic elements aren’t included in the district summary, the area generally features Victorian, Classical Revival, Bungalow, Tudor Revival, and American Foursquare styles. The prevalent architectural vocabulary suggests the Gignilliat properties likely align with one of these. As part of “Silk‑Stocking Hill,” the neighborhood developed during Seneca’s post–1873 railroad boom and is connected to the influential Gignilliat family, who helped anchor local commerce—particularly in cotton and fertilizer—with multiple residences along South First Street. Its preservation contributes to the architectural diversity and visual harmony of the Historic District, which boasts around 20 residences reflecting growth from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
- Family legacy: Represents the well-established Gignilliat clan, whose homes helped define Seneca’s earliest elite residential enclave.
- Historic fabric: A key element in sustaining the coherence and period authenticity of the town’s beloved historic district.
- Architectural representation: Though individual records may be scarce, its inclusion underscores the stylistic range and historical context of homes of its era.