Švėkšna has been mentioned since
the 14th century. Supposedly, the settlement could have been established after
theTreaty of Melnoin 1422, when the danger of theTeutonic Knightshad declined. On March 8, 1503,
Švėkšna was mentioned in the act ofLinkuva church's foundation and subsidy. In
1509, Švėkšna belonged to
