Kohlow was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kohlow.
The place is now called Kowalów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohlow | German Empire | Weststernberg | 1939 |
| Kowalów | Under Polish administration | Rzepin | 1945 |
| Kowalów | Poland | Gorzów | 1992 |