Groß Retzken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Retzken.
The place is now called Raczki Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Retzken | German Empire | Treuburg | 1939 |
| Raczki Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Olecko | 1945 |
| Raczki Wielkie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |