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