Karchowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gutenquell.
The place is now called Karchowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karchowitz | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1936 |
| Gutenquell | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Karchowice | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Karchowice | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |