Linfield is an unincorporated village, part of Limerick Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia, along the Schuylkill River. Located on the Reading Railroad line to Philadelphia, Linfield was the industrial hub of Limerick Township into the 1960s. Kinseys Distillery, Sanitary Corporation of America, and Trinley Mill provided the industrial base for the area. History The area called Linfield was originally known as Limerick Station, named for the former Linfield station. In 1884 there was an attempt to incorporate the area as a borough. The Continental Army marched through Linfield during the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777. Geography Linfield is located at (40.2101520, -75.5701920). The village lies on the northern banks of the Schuylkill River across from Parker Ford. Politics and government The village is part of the Fourth Congressional District represented currently by Madeleine Dean, the 146th State House District represented currently by Joe Ciresi, and the 44th State Senate District represented currently by Katie Muth. See also Parker Ford, Pennsylvania References External links Official Limerick Township website 1718 establishments in Pennsylvania Populated places established in 1718 Populated places on the Schuylkill River Unincorporated communities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania