Tower 1009768 — Marion, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009768 — tower (type not specified) near Marion, Illinois. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009768 is a 150 m (492 ft) tower near Marion, Williamson County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1985. It is registered to WITHERS BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, LLC, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009768 |
| Unique system identifier | 98873 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Nov 10, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | N/A |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1 |
| Marking / lighting code | Paint only (2) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
WITHERS BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, LLC
Mount Vernon, IL · FRN 0017247750
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1822 N COURT ST
- City
- Marion
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62959
- County
- Williamson County
- County FIPS
- 17199
- Coordinates
- 37.75417, -88.93472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009768 compared with others?
At 150 m, structure 1009768 is about twice the 76 m average across the 85 structures registered in Williamson County. It is about twice the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 146 m, which puts the top of the structure 296 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009768, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Marion in Williamson County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.75417, -88.93472, with the site address filed as "1822 N COURT ST". Williamson County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 70 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,110 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Creal Springs, IL · 1047010, a tower at 316 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1009768 on Nov 10, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009768?
The FCC record lists WITHERS BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, LLC of Mount Vernon, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017247750. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is 4TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study N/A, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 2, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Paint only". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009768?
Its registered overall height above ground is 150 m (492 ft), and 296 m (971 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009768?
The registered owner is WITHERS BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, LLC, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009768?
It is located near Marion, Williamson County, Illinois at 1822 N COURT ST (37.75417, -88.93472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1985.
What type of structure is 1009768?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Williamson County, IL?
Williamson County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009768, weekly bulk file.
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 structure 1009768, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/marion-1009768 (data as of October 13, 2026).