Żelazno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Eisental.
The place is now called Żelazno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zelazno | German Empire | Kosten | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Żelazno | Poland | Kościan | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Eisental | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Żelazno | Poland | Kościan | 1945 |
| Żelazno | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |