Antenna structures in Williamson County, Illinois
At a glance
Williamson County, Illinois has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them marked constructed. That is the 18th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1047010 near Creal Springs at 316 m (1,037 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Williamson County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 85 registrations, Williamson County ranks 18th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, about 10% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 316 m, is about 4.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Williamson County?
The most common filed structure type in Williamson County is tower (code TOWER), with 38 registrations (44.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (24) and monopole (5). In all, 11 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 70 constructed, 9 dismantled, 4 canceled and 2 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 Williamson County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Williamson County, with 17 of the 85. The next largest are American Towers LLC (9), SBA Structures, LLC (6) and AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (5). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Williamson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Williamson County list 17 different city or place names. The most frequent are Marion (35), Johnston City (9), Herrin (7), Creal Springs (6) and Carbondale (4).
Every registration
All 85 structures in Williamson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creal Springs · 1047010 | 316 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Creole Springs · 1006879 | 172 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Johnston City · 1059897 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Marion · 1009768 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Herrin · 1008705 | 137 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 6 | Carbondale · 1027046 | 113 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Pittsburg · 1017983 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Bush · 1055672 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Bush · 1207609 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Herrin · 1052199 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Marion · 1027051 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Herrin · 1009396 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Marion · 1009629 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Creal Springs · 1262584 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Herrin · 1222541 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Herrin · 1225367 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Johnson City · 1236884 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Marion · 1272884 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Creal Springs · 1261955 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Carterville · 1009770 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Marion · 1325212 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Johnston City · 1009764 | 91 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 23 | Johnston City · 1009765 | 91 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 24 | Johnston City · 1009766 | 91 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 25 | Johnston City · 1009767 | 91 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 26 | Carterville · 1009622 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Marion · 1316999 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Crab Orchard · 1318597 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Marion · 1009352 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 30 | Creal Springs · 1264530 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 31 | Marion · 1264023 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Marion · 1274558 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Creal Springs · 1301670 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Creal Springs · 1293208 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Marion · 1293350 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Thompsonville · 1293794 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Johnston City · 1298319 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Marion · 1298450 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Marion · 1055532 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 40 | Johnston City · 1214154 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Crab Orchard · 1219813 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Marion · 1295355 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Johnson City · 1317311 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Marion · 1214151 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Marion · 1239589 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Marion · 1223210 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Marion · 1220503 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 48 | Johnson City · 1220508 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Marion · 1219916 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Marion · 1010614 | 67 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Dismantled |
| 51 | Carrier Mills · 1008748 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Crab Orchard · 1009432 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Carbondale · 1229611 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Marion · 1308628 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 55 | Marion · 1010613 | 61 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Dismantled |
| 56 | Johnston City · 1263686 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Crainville · 1225941 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Marion · 1225966 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Marion · 1285541 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 60 | Cartersville · 1210615 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 61 | Marion · 1250200 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Marion · 1009455 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 63 | Johnston City · 1306419 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | Marion · 1317304 | 55 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 65 | Carbondale · 1289128 | 50 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 66 | Carbondale · 1239588 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 67 | Carterville · 1240314 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Johnson City · 1307797 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 69 | Marion · 1265660 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Crainville · 1206388 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 71 | Marion · 1239344 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 72 | Marion · 1240348 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 73 | Marion · 1253739 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 74 | Herrin · 1231224 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 75 | Energy · 1234535 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 76 | Energy · 1293374 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 77 | Marion · 1286194 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 78 | Carterville · 1295132 | 36 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 79 | Marion · 1278845 | 34 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 80 | Energy · 1277891 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 81 | Marion · 1009456 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 82 | Herrin · 1009443 | 21 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 83 | Ordill · 1009473 | 16 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 84 | Marion · 1318517 | 12 m | Oil rig | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 85 | Marion · 1244958 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Williamson County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 85 registered antenna structures in Williamson County, Illinois, 70 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 Williamson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Williamson County is registration 1047010, a tower near Creal Springs at 316 m (1,037 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Williamson County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Williamson County (17), followed by American Towers LLC (9).
What kind of towers are in Williamson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (38 of 85 registrations), then lattice tower (24).
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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 Williamson County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/williamson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).