Szczepkowskie Żale was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klagenau.
The place is now called Szczepkowskie Żale and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Szczepkowskie Zale | Russian Empire | Serpec | 1914 |
| Szczepkowskie Żale | Poland | Sierpc | 1919 |
| Klagenau | German Empire | Sichelberg | 1939 |
| Żale Szczepkowskie | Poland | Sierpc | 1945 |
| Szczepkowskie Żale | Poland | Ciechanów | 1992 |