Stare Czaple was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lindenhain (Oberlausitz).
The place is now called Stare Czaple and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Tschöpeln | German Empire | Rothenburg (Ob. Lausitz) | 1936 |
| Lindenhain (Oberlausitz) | German Empire | Rothenburg (Ob. Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Stare Czaple | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Stare Czaple | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |