Wierzchowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Virchow.
The place is now called Wierzchowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virchow | German Empire | Dramburg | 1939 |
| Wierzchowo | Under Polish administration | Drawsko | 1945 |
| Wierzchowo | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |