Hesse was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hessen (a. Kanal).
The place is now called Hesse and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessen (Lothr.) | German Empire | Saarburg | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Hesse | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Hessen a. Kanal | German Empire | Saarburg (Westmark) | 1940 |
| Hessen (a. Kanal) | German Empire | Saarburg (Westmark) | 1940 |
| Hesse | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Hesse | France | Moselle | 1993 |