Antenna structures in Washington County, Illinois
At a glance
Washington County, Illinois has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 71st-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1057961 near Hoyleton at 138 m (453 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Washington County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 29 registrations, Washington County ranks 71st 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 138 m, is about 55% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Washington County?
The most common filed structure type in Washington County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (44.8%). It is followed by tower (7) and guyed tower (7).
By registration status: 22 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled and 1 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 Washington County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Washington County, with 7 of the 29. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (6), Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (3) and SBA Structures, LLC (2). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Washington County have registered structures?
Registrations in Washington County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Nashville (8), Richview (4), Ashley (4), Hoyleton (3) and Dubois (2).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Washington County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville · 1253864 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Hoyleton · 1057961 | 138 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Addieville · 1320779 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Nashville · 1012932 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Nashville · 1008649 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Nashville · 1027048 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Richview · 1234423 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Dubois · 1212412 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Du Bois · 1058751 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Dubois · 1273230 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Nashville · 1009634 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Addiesville · 1270061 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Oakdale · 1290716 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Richview · 1222737 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Okawville · 1223252 | 89 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Richview · 1022336 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 17 | Richview · 1288421 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Coulterville · 1233499 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Ashley · 1322287 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Okawville · 1208780 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Ashley · 1285371 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 22 | Ashley · 1325776 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Nashville · 1260762 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Nashville · 1212483 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Hoyleton · 1260741 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Hoyleton · 1333991 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Nashville · 1008554 | 74 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Ashley · 1008621 | 68 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 29 | Irvington · 1288038 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Washington County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Washington County, Illinois, 22 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 Washington County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Washington County is registration 1057961, a tower near Hoyleton at 138 m (453 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Washington County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Washington County (7), followed by Cellco Partnership (6).
What kind of towers are in Washington County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 29 registrations), then 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 Washington County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/washington-county (data as of October 13, 2026).