Antenna structures in Menard County, Illinois
At a glance
Menard County, Illinois has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 88th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.25% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008870 near Athens at 107 m (351 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Menard County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 18 registrations, Menard County ranks 88th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, about 11% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 107 m, is about 40% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Menard County?
The most common filed structure type in Menard County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 7 registrations (38.9%). It is followed by tower (5) and guyed tower (3).
By registration status: 13 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 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 Menard County?
American Towers LLC, VB BTS V, LLC, VB-S1 Assets, LLC and Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC hold the most registrations in Menard County, 2 each of the 18. Other owners include AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (1), Cellco Partnership (1) and CitySwitch II, LLC (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Menard County have registered structures?
Registrations in Menard County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Petersburg (10), Athens (2), Atterberry (1), Greenview (1) and Tallula (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Menard County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens · 1008870 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Atterberry · 1016513 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Petersburg · 1243549 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Petersburg · 1268422 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Greenview · 1325423 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Petersburg · 1328449 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Tallula · 1325958 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Salisbury · 1333493 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Menard · 1266909 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Petersburg · 1267258 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 11 | Athens · 1267260 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Petersburg · 1248123 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Petersburg · 1258490 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Petersburg · 1050983 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Oakford · 1276259 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 16 | Petersburg · 1037973 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Petersburg · 1009479 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Petersburg · 1053868 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Menard County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Menard County, Illinois, 13 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 Menard County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Menard County is registration 1008870, a tower near Athens at 107 m (351 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Menard County?
American Towers LLC, VB BTS V, LLC, VB-S1 Assets, LLC and Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Menard County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Menard County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (7 of 18 registrations), then tower (5).
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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 Menard County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/menard-county (data as of October 13, 2026).