Schmiedehof was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schmiedehof.
The place is now called Kowalki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalki | Russian Empire | Rypin | 1914 |
| Kowalki | Poland | Rypin | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schmiedehof | German Empire | Rippin (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Kowalki | Poland | Rypin | 1945 |
| Kowalki | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |