Schmolau was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schmolau.
The place is now called Smolov and belongs to Czech Republic.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmolau | Austro-Hungary | Bischofteinitz | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Smolov | Austro-Hungary | Bischofteinitz | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Smolov | Czechoslovakia | Horšovský Týn | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Schmolau | Czechoslovakia | Horšovský Týn | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Schmolau | German Empire | Bischofteinitz | 1938 |
| Smolov | Czechoslovakia | Horšovský Týn | 1945 |
| Smolov | Czechoslovakia | Domažlice | 1992 |
| Smolov | Czech Republic | Domažlice | 1993 |