Zalesie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Richenwalde.
The place is now called Zalesie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richenwalde | German Empire | Schlochau | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Richenwalde | German Empire | Schlochau | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Richenwalde | German Empire | Schlochau | 1939 |
| Zalesie | Under Polish administration | Człuchów | 1945 |
| Zalesie | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |