The Historic Ballenger House, commonly known simply as the Ballenger House, is a notable early-20th-century home located at 212 E. South 3rd Street, Seneca, SC. The house was built circa 1925 by Grady Woodfin and Eleanor Ballenger, remaining in the Ballenger family until 1979. In 1979, their son, Woodfin (Monk) Ballenger, generously donated the house to the Seneca Woman’s Club (SWC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to provide a historic gathering space. A red-brick American Foursquare over two stories, encompassing approximately 4,400 ft²

• After minor renovations in 1979, the home underwent a full interior redesign in 2004, and by 2019, an upstairs bedroom was converted into a conference room alongside the main-floor Magnolia Room, which seats up to 48 guests—both featuring AV equipment and Wi‑Fi

Owned and maintained by the Seneca Woman’s Club, the space is used for club meetings and serves the community through scholarships (e.g., Margaret S. Smith Scholarships) and events like spring flings and Easter egg hunts, with 15% of rental income dedicated to scholarship funds

• Available to rent for:
  • Meetings: $75/hour or $300–$600 per event, accommodates up to 48 indoor Guests; outdoor spaces hold over 100
  • Weddings/receptions: $500/event
• The venue boasts a 4.6-star rating (26 reviews) on Birdeye, praised as “a beautiful setting for OLLI classes” and excellent for small gatherings

• Nestled in historic downtown Seneca, it’s adjacent to the Seneca Historic District (part of a National Register listing, which includes homes like the Homer Ballenger House), and near vibrant areas like Ram Cat Alley
• The site lies on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, reflecting its historical importance