Powałczyn was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schönhöhe (Ostpr.).
The place is now called Powałczyn and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powalczin | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1938 |
| Schönhöhe (Ostpr.) | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Powałczyn | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Powałczyn | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |