Chełstów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Schönwald.
The place is now called Chełstów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Schönwald | German Empire | Groß Wartenberg | 1939 |
| Chełstów | Under Polish administration | Syców | 1945 |
| Chełstów | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |