Gammel-Skovbøl was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt-Schobüll.
The place is now called Gammel Skovbøl and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt-Schobüll | German Empire | Apenrade | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Gammel-Skovbøl | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Gammel Skovbøl | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |