Antenna structures in Alexander County, Illinois
At a glance
Alexander County, Illinois has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 79th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.37% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1262442 near Tamms at 95 m (310 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Alexander County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 26 registrations, Alexander County ranks 79th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 60 m, about 13% below the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 95 m, is about 59% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Alexander County?
The most common filed structure type in Alexander County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (26.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and monopole (5). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 4 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Alexander County?
Tillman Infrastructure, LLC holds the most registrations in Alexander County, with 5 of the 26. The next largest are MRR License LLC (4), American Towers LLC (3) and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Alexander County have registered structures?
Registrations in Alexander County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cairo (7), Tamms (6), East Cape Girardeau (4), Thebes (4) and Olive Branch (2).
Every registration
All 26 structures in Alexander County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamms · 1262442 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | East Cape Girardeau · 1006862 | 82 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 3 | East Cape Girardeau · 1006863 | 82 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | East Cape Girardeau · 1006864 | 82 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 5 | Tamms · 1309708 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Tamms · 1310877 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Olive Branch · 1276827 | 70 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | Tamms · 1061200 | 67 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Tamms · 1313500 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 10 | East Cape Girardeau · 1006869 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Mc Clure · 1229761 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Thebes · 1312952 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | McClure · 1229433 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Cairo · 1296393 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Cairo · 1231798 | 60 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 16 | Thebes · 1287026 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Thebes · 1286565 | 56 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 18 | Tamms · 1034287 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Cairo · 1334709 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Thebes · 1310831 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Cairo · 1314719 | 49 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 22 | Cairo · 1315224 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Cairo · 1204971 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Diswood · 1225317 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Olive Branch · 1226332 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Cairo · 1239033 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Alexander County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 26 registered antenna structures in Alexander County, Illinois, 19 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 Alexander County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Alexander County is registration 1262442, a tower near Tamms at 95 m (310 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Alexander County?
Tillman Infrastructure, LLC holds the most registrations in Alexander County (5), followed by MRR License LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Alexander County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 26 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
More in Illinois
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Alexander County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/alexander-county (data as of October 13, 2026).