Antenna structures in Shelby County, Illinois
At a glance
Shelby County, Illinois has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 58th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.51% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008862 near Lakewood at 156 m (512 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Shelby County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 36 registrations, Shelby County ranks 58th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, about 15% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 156 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Shelby County?
The most common filed structure type in Shelby County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (47.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Shelby County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Shelby County, with 5 of the 36. The next largest are AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (4), Hart Media Group LLC (4) and Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2). 21 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Shelby County have registered structures?
Registrations in Shelby County list 14 different city or place names. The most frequent are Shelbyville (9), Tower Hill (6), Findlay (3), Strasburg (3) and Moweaqua (3).
Every registration
All 36 structures in Shelby County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood · 1008862 | 156 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Lakewood · 1200150 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Prairie Home · 1057130 | 140 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Findlay · 1251133 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Oconee · 1251477 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Strasburg · 1251478 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Moweaqua · 1243551 | 106 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Tower Hill Illinois · 1216525 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Findlay · 1005620 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Strasburg · 1326609 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 11 | Effingham · 1021680 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Findlay · 1005599 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Tower Hill · 1211479 | 88 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 14 | Tower Hill · 1211480 | 88 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 15 | Shelbyville · 1213188 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Tower Hill · 1052977 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Strasburg · 1009648 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Shelbyville · 1200818 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 19 | Tower Hill · 1009510 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Windsor · 1311769 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Stewardson · 1291916 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Stewardson · 1265900 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 23 | Moweaqua · 1271218 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Tower Hill · 1329728 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Shelbyville · 1007699 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Shelbyville · 1238553 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Cowden · 1200894 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Shelbyville · 1283964 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Windsor · 1009502 | 52 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 30 | Shelbyville · 1299202 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Moweaqua · 1009463 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Neoga · 1009468 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Shelbyville · 1009490 | 31 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 34 | Shelbyville · 1203305 | 18 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Tower Hill · 1313398 | 15 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Shelbyville · 1270452 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Shelby County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 36 registered antenna structures in Shelby County, Illinois, 28 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 Shelby County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Shelby County is registration 1008862, a tower near Lakewood at 156 m (512 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Shelby County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Shelby County (5), followed by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (4).
What kind of towers are in Shelby County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 36 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Shelby County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/shelby-county (data as of October 13, 2026).