Kon was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldkoppel.
The place is now called Koń and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kon | German Empire | Löbau | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Koń | Poland | Lubawa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Waldkoppel | German Empire | Strasburg (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Koń | Poland | Brodnica | 1945 |
| Koń | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |