Røde-Kro was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rothenkrug (b. Brunde).
The place is now called Rødekro and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothenkrug (b. Brunde) | German Empire | Apenrade | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Røde-Kro | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Rødekro | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |