Antenna structures in Union County, Illinois
At a glance
Union County, Illinois has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them marked constructed. That is the 59th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.51% of the state's 7,108. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1222800 near Dongola at 99 m (324 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Union County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 36 registrations, Union County ranks 59th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 71 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 99 m, is about 39% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Union County?
The most common filed structure type in Union County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (6). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 26 constructed, 5 dismantled, 4 canceled 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 Union County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Union County, with 6 of the 36. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (5), ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS INC (4) and AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Union County have registered structures?
Registrations in Union County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Anna (8), Dongola (7), Cobden (7), Jonesboro (5) and Alto Pass (4).
Every registration
All 36 structures in Union County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna · 1008113 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Jonesboro · 1275238 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Dongola · 1222800 | 99 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 4 | Dongola · 1264436 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Anna · 1009638 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Mill Creek · 1263629 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Anna · 1266944 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Dongola · 1214669 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Cobden · 1009127 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Cobden · 1008675 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | McClure · 1288938 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Jonesboro · 1275229 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Dongola · 1291796 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Alto Pass · 1009416 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Anna · 1294648 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Cobden · 1206196 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Cobden · 1206218 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Dongola · 1223701 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Jonesboro · 1256785 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Cobden · 1008906 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Alto Pass · 1008908 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Cobden · 1009282 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Makanda · 1240056 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Goreville · 1217964 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 25 | Jonesboro · 1224056 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Anna · 1223680 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 27 | Buncombe · 1225963 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Dongola · 1254906 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 29 | Alto Pass · 1008899 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Alto Pass · 1276463 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Anna · 1281708 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Jonesboro · 1207685 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Cobden · 1313326 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 34 | Anna · 1009417 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Dongola · 1207684 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Anna · 1314651 | 23 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Union County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 36 registered antenna structures in Union County, Illinois, 26 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 Union County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Union County is registration 1222800, a monopole near Dongola at 99 m (324 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Union County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Union County (6), followed by Cellco Partnership (5).
What kind of towers are in Union County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 36 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Union County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/union-county (data as of October 6, 2026).