[3] The Dominican and Franciscan friars settled in Limay by the late 1600s, using its rich limestone deposits to build churches in Orion and Balanga.

American Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison's Executive Order of January 1, 1917, created Limay as the latest municipality.

During World War II, Limay became the host to the first medical hospital of American and Filipino forces, run by the "Angels of Bataan".

In the Spanish colonial period, the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia.

During the American rule (1898–1946), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones held office at the Municipal Hall.