Elbach was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ellbach.
The place is now called Elbach and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellbach | German Empire | Altkirch | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Elbach | France | Haut-Rhin | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Ellbach | German Empire | Altkirch | 1940 |
| Elbach | France | Haut-Rhin | 1945 |
| Elbach | France | Haut-Rhin | 1993 |