Sobole was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Richtenberg (Kr. Treuburg).
The place is now called Sobole and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobollen | German Empire | Treuburg | 1938 |
| Richtenberg (Kr. Treuburg) | German Empire | Treuburg | 1939 |
| Sobole | Under Polish administration | Olecko | 1945 |
| Sobole | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |