Settlers remained camped in the fort until the Big Hole battle ended. Today, a stone marker with a bronze plaque marks the site. Fort Owen Fort Owen , just north of Stevensville, was established by Major John Owen in the middle 1800s and is open daily. It was never a military fort but was a bustling trade center for a number of years. There are no guided tours of the fort but self-guided tours are available all year.
Brochures are available along with interpretive displays in the buildings.
The educational materials describe the early history of the Stevensville area and the fort. The 1877 Nez Perce Indian scare prompted settlers to build this shelter. Settlers remained camped in the fort until the Big Hole battle ended. Today, a stone marker with a bronze plaque marks the site. Lake Como Lake Como Recreation Area is the premier recreation destination for many valley residents and visitors.