Salesche was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Walden.
The place is now called Zalesie Śląskie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesche | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1935 |
| Groß Walden | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Zalesie Śląskie | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Zalesie Śląskie | Poland | Opole | 1992 |