Wiersbau was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lockwinnen.
The place is now called Wierzbowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiersbau | German Empire | Sensburg | 1938 |
| Lockwinnen | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Wierzbowo | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Wierzbowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |