The origin of the Municipality fo Marilao is very much closedly linked with the political and cultural history of Meycauayan. In fact the town of Meycauayan composed within its boundaries, The present of not only Marilao but Obando, Bocaue and San Jose Del Monte established by Franciscans in 1978, The succeedingly transferred twice due to destruction of storms and earthquakes and plunder by thieves and robber. Finally it was located in an area surrounded with bamboo growth. It was from this location that Meycauayan derived its name due to its high rate of growth in population and the rapid pace of economic advancement , one by one the large barrios separated from the mother town to became individual municipalities. Bocaue to secede and become a town in 1606, Obando in 1633, San Jose Del Monte in 1751. Finally the duly constituted Municipality of Marilao was established in April 21, 1796 the creation of a separate town hastened the development of the Municipality relative to the other Municipalities in the province. The very first town church was constructed in a place known as Tawiran, the old chapel however has stood 50 years before. Succeeding the municipal building was constructed beside the old chapel on October 20, 1888, the inauguration of the first locomotive has brought to Marilao the benefirts of the modern telegraph communications system together with other nine towns near Manila. However, it was not until March 24, 1889 that railroad construction was completed during the succeeding periods in the Philippine History, The Municipality of Marilao has curved an important note on March 28, 1898 during the early periods of Philippine - American forces under General McArthur Sr. met still resistance from stubborn Filipino forces within the outskirts of the town. The patriotism of the people of Marilao was again duplicated 12 persons and burned part of the Poblacion and nearby barrios. Among those killed were prominent citizens of the town who have refused collaboration and turned enemies of the Japanese Administration.
The origin of the Municipality of Marilao is very much linked with the political and cultural history of Meycauayan. In fact the town of Meycauayan composed within its boundaries, the present municipalities of not only Marilao but Obando, Bocaue, and San Jose del Monte established by the Franciscans in 1578, the politician was succedingly transferred twice due to destruction of storms and earthquakes and plunder by thieves and robber. Finally it was located in an area surrounded with bamboo growth. It was from this location that Meycauayan is derived its name. Due to its high rate of growth in population and the rapid pace of economic advancement, one by one the large barrios separated from the mother town in 1606, Obando in 1633, San Jose del Monte in 1751. Finally the duly constituted Municipality of Marilao was established in April 21, 1796. The creation of a separate town hastened the development of the Municipality relative to other Municipalities in the province. The very first town church was constructed in a place known as Tawiran, the old chapel however, has stood years before. Succeeding, the municipal building was constructed beside the old chapel on October 20, 1888 the inauguration of the first locomotive in the Philippines has brought to Marilao the benefits of the modern telegraph communications system together with other nine towns near Manila. However, it was not until March 24, 1889 that railroad construction was completed. During the succeeding periods in Philippine History, the Municipality of Marilao has curved an important note on March 28, 1898 during the early periods of the Philippine American forces under General McArthur Sr. met still resistance form stubborn Filipino forces within the outskirts of the town. The patriotism of the people of Marilao was again duplicated 12 persons and burned part of the Poblacion and nearby barrios. Among those killed were prominent citizens of the town who have refused collaboration and turned enemies of the Japanies administration.