Kulessen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kulessen.
The place is now called Kulesze and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulessen | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Kulesze | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Kulesze | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |