[wpspoiler name=”About Stanthorpe” open=”true” style=”wpui-red”] History Of Stanthorpe “Stanthorpe” literally means ‘tin-town’, as Stannum is Latin for ‘tin’ and Thorpe is Middle English for ‘village’. Until 1872, the area known as ‘Quart Pot Creek’ boasted some large pastoral runs and a few prospectors in bark huts. The private township of Stannum existed in an area … Continue reading About Stanthorpe