Antenna structures in Macoupin County, Illinois
At a glance
Macoupin County, Illinois has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them marked constructed. That is the 40th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.82% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1042535 near Carlinville at 147 m (482 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Macoupin County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 58 registrations, Macoupin County ranks 40th 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 147 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Macoupin County?
The most common filed structure type in Macoupin County is tower (code TOWER), with 24 registrations (41.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and guyed tower (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 46 constructed, 5 dismantled, 3 canceled, 2 terminated and 2 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 Macoupin County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Macoupin County, with 13 of the 58. The next largest are American Towers LLC (8), CCATT LLC (4) and TowerNorth Development, LLC (3). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Macoupin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Macoupin County list 19 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carlinville (12), Palmyra (6), Staunton (6), Gillespie (5) and Brighton (4).
Every registration
All 58 structures in Macoupin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlinville · 1008077 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 2 | Carlinville · 1042535 | 147 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Carlinville · 1008053 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Carlinville · 1022333 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Gillespie · 1334836 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Palmyra · 1009862 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 7 | Palmyra · 1018673 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Chesterfield · 1008888 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Carlinville · 1232259 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Plainview · 1253439 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Palmyra · 1254880 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Palmyra · 1263013 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Brighton · 1009853 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Carlinville · 1009413 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Carlinville · 1241608 | 105 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 16 | Palmyra · 1280057 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Mount Olive · 1009710 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Bunker Hill · 1217335 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Staunton · 1245006 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Mount Olive · 1021684 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Gillespie · 1014810 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Gillespie · 1325829 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Virden · 1009411 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Carlinville · 1005623 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Staunton · 1243500 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Scottsville · 1008656 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Palmyra · 1271924 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Brighton · 1212485 | 83 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 29 | Carlinville · 1272758 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Medora · 1307629 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Carlinville · 1332373 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Mt. Olive · 1250145 | 80 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 33 | Chesterfield · 1317418 | 79 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Bunker Hill · 1318303 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Shipman · 1318305 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Staunton · 1230961 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Girard · 1245219 | 79 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 38 | Sawyerville · 1265511 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 39 | Bunker Hill · 1265726 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 40 | Carlinville · 1271922 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 41 | Girard · 1272756 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 42 | Brighton · 1279026 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Staunton · 1262310 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 44 | Staunton · 1007453 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Mount Olive · 1303837 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Dorchester · 1009434 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Litchfield · 1008892 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 48 | Bunker Hill · 1265510 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Gillespie · 1265590 | 60 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 50 | Virden · 1272754 | 60 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 51 | Carlinville · 1272757 | 60 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 52 | Mount Olive · 1323564 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 53 | Piasa · 1213070 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Gillespie · 1324195 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 55 | Brighton · 1244246 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 56 | Staunton · 1041905 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Litchfield · 1314330 | 41 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 58 | Virden · 1009498 | 26 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Macoupin County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 58 registered antenna structures in Macoupin County, Illinois, 46 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 Macoupin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Macoupin County is registration 1042535, a guyed tower near Carlinville at 147 m (482 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Macoupin County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Macoupin County (13), followed by American Towers LLC (8).
What kind of towers are in Macoupin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (24 of 58 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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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 Macoupin County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/macoupin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).