Antenna structures in Adams County, Illinois
At a glance
Adams County, Illinois has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them marked constructed. That is the 22nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 7,108. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009806 near Quincy at 273 m (896 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Adams County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 79 registrations, Adams County ranks 22nd of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, about 25% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 273 m, is about 3.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Adams County?
The most common filed structure type in Adams County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (25.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (18) and guyed tower (15). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 59 constructed, 10 dismantled, 5 canceled and 5 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Adams County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Adams County, with 13 of the 79. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (11), Gray Local Media, Inc. (5) and Parallel Infrastructure III, LLC (5). 28 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Adams County have registered structures?
Registrations in Adams County list 21 different city or place names. The most frequent are Quincy (34), Camp Point (6), Fowler (5), Liberty (4) and Loraine (3).
Every registration
All 79 structures in Adams County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quincy · 1009806 | 273 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Ellington Township · 1062769 | 256 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Quincy · 1009005 | 245 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Quincy · 1011390 | 205 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 5 | Golden · 1009518 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Quincy · 1018308 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Quincy · 1007819 | 129 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Quincy · 1031823 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Quincy · 1009373 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Quincy · 1213745 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Quincy · 1009482 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Loraine · 1283811 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Fowler · 1249581 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Ursa · 1248124 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Payson · 1016520 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Marblehead · 1280005 | 102 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Mendon · 1334352 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Fowler · 1007096 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Camp Point · 1277166 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Quincy · 1268217 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Payson · 1228760 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Clayton · 1008889 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Coatsburg · 1257022 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Camp Point · 1061202 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Kingston · 1008050 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Concord Township · 1009566 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Baylis · 1008623 | 87 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 28 | Quincy · 1311264 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Quincy · 1007097 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 30 | Quincy · 1007098 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 31 | N Quincy · 1238905 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Loraine · 1329834 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Camp Point · 1287312 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 34 | Camp Point · 1053147 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Quincy · 1318324 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Chatton · 1254211 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 37 | Quincy · 1287325 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 38 | Quincy · 1287993 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 39 | Liberty · 1316694 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Kingston · 1317678 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Clayton · 1318225 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Baylis · 1261867 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Ursa · 1264001 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 44 | Payson · 1266058 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 45 | Fowler · 1285457 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Quincy · 1324457 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Fowler · 1287502 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 48 | Marblehead · 1009454 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Liberty · 1009254 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Mendon · 1009519 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Columbus · 1323985 | 64 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 52 | Quincy · 1011391 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 53 | Quincy · 1011392 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 54 | Quincy · 1011393 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 55 | Quincy · 1011394 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 56 | Camp Point · 1333416 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 57 | Quincy · 1028883 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 58 | Quincy · 1229432 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Quincy · 1258863 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 60 | Camp Point · 1303344 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 61 | Lima · 1316820 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 62 | Golden · 1316822 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 63 | Loraine · 1317384 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 64 | Coatsburg · 1318224 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Quincy · 1265611 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 66 | Quincy · 1245753 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 67 | Mendon · 1248092 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 68 | Quincy · 1291217 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 69 | Liberty · 1005597 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 70 | Liberty · 1304100 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 71 | Fowler · 1278095 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 72 | Quincy · 1280805 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 73 | Quincy · 1008673 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 74 | Quincy · 1273663 | 42 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 75 | Quincy · 1251298 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 76 | Quincy · 1009481 | 37 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 77 | Kellerville · 1240347 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 78 | Quincy · 1009483 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 79 | Quincy · 1260711 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Adams County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 79 registered antenna structures in Adams County, Illinois, 59 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Adams County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Adams County is registration 1009806, a guyed tower near Quincy at 273 m (896 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Adams County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Adams County (13), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (11).
What kind of towers are in Adams County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 79 registrations), then lattice tower (18).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Adams County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/adams-county (data as of October 6, 2026).