Antenna structures in Edgar County, Illinois
At a glance
Edgar County, Illinois has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 69th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 7,108. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1203753 near Paris at 198 m (650 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Edgar County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 29 registrations, Edgar County ranks 69th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 90 m, about 31% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 198 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Edgar County?
The most common filed structure type in Edgar County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (58.6%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (5). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled, 1 terminated 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 Edgar County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Edgar County, with 6 of the 29. The next largest are Tower Realty Corp. (3), County Board of Edgar County - Edgar County Airport (2) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Edgar County have registered structures?
Registrations in Edgar County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Paris (14), Brocton (3), Kansas (2), Chrisman (2) and Edgar (2).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Edgar County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris · 1203753 | 198 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Paris · 1043897 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Paris · 1009407 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Paris · 1001071 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Kansas · 1234435 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Chrisman · 1245737 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Brocton · 1201777 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Oakland · 1009304 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Brocton · 1207417 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Marshall · 1218104 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Elbridge · 1009033 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Paris · 1008845 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Metcalf · 1005594 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Edgar · 1207386 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Edgar · 1201703 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Kansas · 1010206 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Paris · 1201774 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Hume · 1007689 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Chrisman · 1256286 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Paris · 1207413 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Paris · 1295800 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Paris · 1332758 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Paris · 1034352 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Sidell · 1040787 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Brocton · 1295803 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Paris · 1230591 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Paris · 1009476 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Paris · 1245907 | 16 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Paris · 1203351 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Edgar County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Edgar 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 Edgar County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Edgar County is registration 1203753, a structure near Paris at 198 m (650 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Edgar County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Edgar County (6), followed by Tower Realty Corp. (3).
What kind of towers are in Edgar County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 29 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Edgar County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/edgar-county (data as of October 6, 2026).