Antenna structures in Montgomery County, Illinois
At a glance
Montgomery County, Illinois has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them marked constructed. That is the 27th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.97% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1061163 near Harvel at 155 m (509 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Montgomery County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 69 registrations, Montgomery County ranks 27th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 68 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 155 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Montgomery County?
The most common filed structure type in Montgomery County is tower (code TOWER), with 40 registrations (58%). It is followed by lattice tower (17) and guyed tower (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 50 constructed, 10 dismantled, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Montgomery County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Montgomery County, with 13 of the 69. The next largest are Norfolk Southern Railway Company (6), BNSF Railway Co. (5) and TowerNorth Development, LLC (4). 27 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Montgomery County have registered structures?
Registrations in Montgomery County list 18 different city or place names. The most frequent are Litchfield (24), Hillsboro (10), Coffeen (5), Nokomis (5) and Honey Bend (3).
Every registration
All 69 structures in Montgomery County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvel · 1061163 | 155 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Mt Olive · 1224924 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Honey Bend · 1008915 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Coffeen · 1009431 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Fillmore · 1334623 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Honey Bend · 1310681 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Butler · 1005598 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Donnellson · 1248508 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Honey Bend · 1016535 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Donnellson · 1247987 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Coffeen · 1252614 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Nokomis · 1008648 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Nokomis · 1246081 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Nokomis · 1005613 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 15 | Litchfield · 1052261 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Litchfield · 1331975 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Raymond · 1008844 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Hillsboro · 1008789 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Hillsboro · 1050289 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 20 | Litchfield · 1044225 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Ohlman · 1009646 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Donnelson · 1007454 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 23 | Litchfield · 1008790 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Nokomis · 1200826 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Schram City · 1009716 | 84 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 26 | Coffeen · 1291303 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Butler · 1332154 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Donnellson · 1005600 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 29 | Litchfield · 1224755 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Coffeen · 1325040 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Fillmore · 1331533 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Irving · 1332052 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Sorento · 1333055 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Nokomis · 1256389 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Farmersville · 1223334 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Raymond · 1223336 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Farmersville · 1223337 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Walshville · 1333243 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Hillsboro · 1208347 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Litchfield · 1243499 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Litchfield · 1008916 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Hillsboro · 1000875 | 59 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 43 | Hillsboro · 1202748 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | Hillsboro · 1267204 | 54 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Litchfield · 1202712 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Litchfield · 1240673 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Butler · 1042077 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Litchfield · 1251463 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Litchfield · 1239788 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Hillsboro · 1008894 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 51 | Hillsboro · 1200832 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Hillsboro · 1202878 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Litchfield · 1215801 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Litchfield · 1206183 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Litchfield · 1324894 | 21 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Litchfield · 1299639 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Litchfield · 1299640 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Hillsboro · 1209672 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 59 | Coffeen · 1313317 | 17 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 60 | Harvel · 1314331 | 17 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 61 | Irving · 1314322 | 17 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 62 | Litchfield · 1281678 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 63 | Litchfield · 1281684 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 64 | Litchfield · 1281686 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 65 | Litchfield · 1281763 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | Litchfield · 1287584 | 13 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 67 | Litchfield · 1233558 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Litchfield · 1281342 | 13 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 69 | Litchfield · 1239032 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Montgomery County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 69 registered antenna structures in Montgomery County, Illinois, 50 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 Montgomery County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Montgomery County is registration 1061163, a tower near Harvel at 155 m (509 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Montgomery County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Montgomery County (13), followed by Norfolk Southern Railway Company (6).
What kind of towers are in Montgomery County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (40 of 69 registrations), then lattice tower (17).
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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 Montgomery County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/montgomery-county (data as of October 13, 2026).