Antenna structures in Cass County, Illinois
At a glance
Cass County, Illinois has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 75th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.38% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008392 near Beardstown at 99 m (325 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Cass County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 27 registrations, Cass County ranks 75th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 99 m, is about 34% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Cass County?
The most common filed structure type in Cass County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (29.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (3). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 5 canceled, 2 dismantled, 2 terminated and 1 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 Cass County?
American Towers LLC and TowerNorth Development, LLC hold the most registrations in Cass County, 4 each of the 27. Other owners include AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (2), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2) and BNSF Railway Co. (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Cass County have registered structures?
Registrations in Cass County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Beardstown (14), Chandlerville (5), Virginia (3), Arenzville (2) and Ashland (2).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Cass County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandlerville · 1325066 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Virginia · 1251125 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Beardstown · 1008392 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Beardstown · 1005624 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Beardstown · 1243666 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Arenzville · 1316251 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Virginia · 1311184 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 8 | Ashland · 1252066 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Arenzville · 1288040 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 10 | Beardstown · 1251481 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Beardstown · 1000194 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Chandlerville · 1318222 | 79 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Ashland · 1267136 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 14 | Virginia · 1252067 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Chandlerville · 1317416 | 78 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 16 | Chandlerville · 1317417 | 78 m | Monopole | Terminated |
| 17 | Bluff Springs · 1023490 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Beardstown · 1288139 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 19 | Beardstown · 1061345 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 20 | Beardstown · 1061346 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 21 | Beardstown · 1327095 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Beardstown · 1331968 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Beardstown · 1016524 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Chandlerville · 1009428 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Beardstown · 1009420 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Beardstown · 1206465 | 34 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 27 | Beardstown · 1206466 | 34 m | Mast | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Cass County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Cass County, Illinois, 17 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 Cass County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Cass County is registration 1008392, a tower near Beardstown at 99 m (325 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Cass County?
American Towers LLC and TowerNorth Development, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Cass County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Cass County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 27 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Cass County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/cass-county (data as of October 13, 2026).