Antenna structures in Putnam County, Illinois
At a glance
Putnam County, Illinois has 9 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them marked constructed. That is the 100th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.13% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008125 near Magnolia at 127 m (415 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Putnam County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 9 registrations, Putnam County ranks 100th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 93 m, about 35% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 36% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Putnam County?
The most common filed structure type in Putnam County is tower (code TOWER), with 5 registrations (55.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (3).
By registration status: 6 constructed, 2 dismantled 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 Putnam County?
CitySwitch II, LLC, ILLINOIS POWER, Illinois Valley Cellular RSA 2-I Partnership, SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC, Shaw Local Radio Co., Tillman Infrastructure, LLC and TowerNorth Development, LLC hold the most registrations in Putnam County, 1 each of the 9. 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Putnam County have registered structures?
Registrations in Putnam County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Granville (4), Magnolia (2), Spring Valley (1), Putnam (1) and Hennepin (1).
Every registration
All 9 structures in Putnam County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnolia · 1008125 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Granville · 1330341 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Spring Valley · 1058186 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Granville · 1009169 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Putnam · 1319445 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Granville · 1246075 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Magnolia · 1332574 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Hennepin · 1007461 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Granville · 1266469 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Putnam County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 9 registered antenna structures in Putnam County, Illinois, 6 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 Putnam County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Putnam County is registration 1008125, a tower near Magnolia at 127 m (415 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Putnam County?
CitySwitch II, LLC, ILLINOIS POWER, Illinois Valley Cellular RSA 2-I Partnership, SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC, Shaw Local Radio Co., Tillman Infrastructure, LLC and TowerNorth Development, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Putnam County, with 1 each.
What kind of towers are in Putnam County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (5 of 9 registrations), then lattice tower (3).
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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 Putnam County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/putnam-county (data as of October 13, 2026).