Mielżyn Stary was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kleinfließ.
The place is now called Mielżyn Stary and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mielzyn | German Empire | Witkowo | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Mielżyn Stary | Poland | Gniezno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Kleinfließ | German Empire | Gnesen | 1939 |
| Mielżyn Stary | Poland | Gniezno | 1945 |
| Mielżyn Stary | Poland | Konin | 1992 |