Antenna structures in Pope County, Illinois
At a glance
Pope County, Illinois has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 95th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.20% of the state's 7,108. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008902 near Harrisburg at 125 m (410 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Pope County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 14 registrations, Pope County ranks 95th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 89 m, about 29% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 125 m, is about 41% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Pope County?
The most common filed structure type in Pope County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (57.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (6).
By registration status: 13 constructed and 1 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 Pope County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Pope County, with 4 of the 14. The next largest are SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative Inc (2), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (1) and Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc. (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Pope County have registered structures?
Registrations in Pope County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Golconda (5), Herod (4), Harrisburg (1), Reevesville (1) and Delwood (1).
Every registration
All 14 structures in Pope County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg · 1008902 | 125 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Golconda · 1042243 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Reevesville · 1049333 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Herod · 1237382 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Delwood · 1288834 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Golconda · 1262842 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Herod · 1251977 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Golconda · 1310256 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Golconda · 1224418 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Golconda · 1207540 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Simpson · 1334004 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Herod · 1201081 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Herod · 1009292 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Ozark · 1295356 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Pope County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 14 registered antenna structures in Pope 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 Pope County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Pope County is registration 1008902, a tower near Harrisburg at 125 m (410 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Pope County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Pope County (4), followed by SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative Inc (2).
What kind of towers are in Pope County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 14 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Pope County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/pope-county (data as of October 6, 2026).