Noveleta was originally a barrio of the municipality of Kawit (Cavite El Viejo) and some part of Cavite City (Dalahican). It was made an independent pueblo on January 5, 1868 by Gen. Jose dela Gandera y Navarro. Ironically, Noveleta was referred to by the Spaniards as Tierra Alta meaning higher ground in view of the fact that it was more elevated than Cavite la Punta (now Cavite City). The place was also called Nueva Lete (new fate or fortune) and Nueva Isla (new island).

A legend story of a beautiful maiden named Violeta who was betrothed by her father to a Spanish officer against her will. The unhappy girl, who was already engaged to a young Katipunero, committed suicide on the eve of her wedding to the Spaniard. The Spanish officer cried in deep anguish for the loss of his love, “Madre de Dios, no Violeta!” The phrase “No Violeta” eventually became “Noveleta.“

Noveleta has the distinction of leading a pivotal role in the Philippine revolutionary activities in Cavite. It used to be the seat of the Magdiwang Council of the Katipunan, the counterpart of the Magdalo Council under Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. The capture of the Noveleta Tribunal on August 31, 1896 was led by Mariano Alvarez, founder and president of the Sangguniang Bayan Magdiwang. Its revolutionary name is Magdiwang, meaning to celebrate a momentous event.

The revolution against the Spanish colonialism produced five brave and able military generals and tacticians from Noveleta in the persons of Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Gen. Santiago Alvarez (Son of Mariano), Gen. Pascual Alvarez (Cousin of Pascual), Gen. Luciano San Miguel. He was the Last President of the Philippine Revolutionary Government after the capture of General Mariano Trias (Vice President of Aguinaldo) and Miguel Malvar of Batangas. Another hero is General Ariston Villanueva who together with General Santiago Alvarez emerged as the hero of the Battle of Calero.

The Municipality of Noveleta shall uplift the quality of life of the populace under its jurisdiction by enhanced delivery of basic social services, empowering the citizenry to encourage active participation towards sustainable development, maintaining the integrity of environment and ensuring a just and humane society.

(Ang maiangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaloob ng pangunahing pangangailangan, pagbibigay ng karapatan sa pamayanan na makilahok sa patuloy na kaunlaran, pagpapanatili ng kaiga-igayang kapaligiran at pagtiyak sa isang makatarungan at makataong lipunan.)

The center for skills development and manpower resources in the province, cradle of heroism and home of socially responsible and united citizenry living in a clean and safe environment geared towards a progressive and competitive economy guided by honest, effective and God-centered leadership.

(Sentrong pag-unlad sa kasanayan at kalinangang yamang-tao sa lalawigan, duyan ng kagitingan at tahanan ng mga mamamayang may malasakit at pagkakaisa sa isang malinis at ligtas na kapaligiran tungo sa isang ekonomiyang may kakayahang makipagsabayan sa pag-unlad sa gabay ng tapat, mahusay at maka – Diyos na Pamunuan.)