Linglestown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1765, Thomas Lingle purchased a parcel of land in what was then Paxton Township, so as to develop a 90-plot living, working, and studying community for newly-arriving European settlers.

[4] The sheepskin document on which Lingle drew the plan for his village still exists, showing in great detail the village's name, each of the plots, their plot numbers, and all street and alley names.

As a busy crossroads community located at the base of the mountain, the village soon became the area center for commerce, civic, religious, and educational activities, much of which still exists today.

The Church of God denomination had its world beginning and first structure and cemetery in Linglestown.

At the center of the square is a flag pole located in the middle of the road.

The initial plan was to move the flag pole and insert a traffic light.

Nearly seven years later, on February 20, 2007, Lower Paxton Township approved a modified version of the Linglestown Action Plan, which involves the addition of roundabouts, other approaches to slowing down traffic through the square, and general community improvement.

[6] On September 11, 2009, PennDOT awarded a construction bid for the project to E. Wintermyer Co. of Etters.

[8][9][10] The plan intended to address the issues with congestion and rush hour traffic, as well as safety concerns.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.9 km2), all land (except a few streams and ponds).

Pennsylvania Route 39 (Linglestown Road) passes east-to-west through the village, leading east 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Exit 77 on Interstate 81 and west 5 miles (8 km) to Highway 22-322 at the north end of Harrisburg.

The company concentrates on serving the northern portion of Lower Paxton Township.