Ponte has its origins in an ancient Roman stone bridge which was the passage of the Via Latina over the Alenta river.

The first settlements can be traced back to Roman Empire times, in fact it was here that the roadway Via Latina, connecting Benevento with Rome through the Telesia Valley, passed.

The territory was ruled by Baldwin the Great, who took care of the development, renewing and expanding the ancient church of St. Denis.

In later times, Ponte belonged to the major families of the Kingdom, such as the Sanframondos, the Carafas, and the Caracciolos, for example.

In 1585 it was bought by Domenico Sarriano, whose family retained the title of Duke of Ponte until the abolition of the feudal regime.