Antenna structures in Douglas County, Illinois
At a glance
Douglas County, Illinois has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 80th-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 1257848 near Villa Grove at 136 m (445 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Douglas County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 26 registrations, Douglas County ranks 80th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, about 17% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 136 m, is about 68% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Douglas County?
The most common filed structure type in Douglas County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (57.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (4) and guyed tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Douglas County?
AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY holds the most registrations in Douglas County, with 3 of the 26. The next largest are Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC (2), Illinois RSA 6 and 7 Limited Partnership (2) and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Douglas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Douglas County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Tuscola (11), Villa Grove (4), Arcola (3), Newman (2) and Bourbon (1).
Every registration
All 26 structures in Douglas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villa Grove · 1257848 | 136 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Newman · 1245943 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Tuscola · 1007693 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Tuscola · 1051130 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Villa Grove · 1251789 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Bourbon · 1212217 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Tuscola · 1018594 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Arcola · 1210092 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Arthur · 1326200 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Tuscola · 1053741 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Tuscol · 1008825 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Murdock · 1009466 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Camargo · 1325196 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Arcola · 1242491 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 15 | Tuscola · 1009277 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Newman · 1250840 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Tuscola · 1277504 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Villa Grove · 1267047 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 19 | Villa Grove · 1277751 | 76 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 20 | Tuscola · 1007690 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Tuscola · 1324814 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Tuscola · 1215627 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Tuscola · 1213652 | 58 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Chesterville · 1009430 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Tuscola · 1009496 | 23 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 26 | Arcola · 1313375 | 18 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Douglas County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 26 registered antenna structures in Douglas 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 Douglas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Douglas County is registration 1257848, a tower near Villa Grove at 136 m (445 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Douglas County?
AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY holds the most registrations in Douglas County (3), followed by Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Douglas County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 26 registrations), then lattice tower (4).
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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 Douglas County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/douglas-county (data as of October 13, 2026).