Chełm Żarski was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kulm.
The place is now called Chełm Żarski and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulm | German Empire | Sorau (Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Chełm Żarski | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Chełm Żarski | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |