Lattice tower 1053944 — Argos, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053944 — lattice tower near Argos, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053944 is a 80 m (261 ft) lattice tower near Argos, Marshall County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 17, 1998. It is registered to Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053944 |
| Unique system identifier | 614967 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 17, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Apr 17, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-1981-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0002088664
Holds 549 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .9 MI. SE OF DOWNTOWN ALONG RR TRACKS
- City
- Argos
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46501
- County
- Marshall County
- County FIPS
- 18099
- Coordinates
- 41.22944, -86.23075
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1053944 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1053944 is roughly in line with the 72 m average across the 66 structures registered in Marshall County. It is roughly in line with the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 78 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 255 m, which puts the top of the structure 335 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053944, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Argos in Marshall County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.22944, -86.23075, with the site address filed as ".9 MI. SE OF DOWNTOWN ALONG RR TRACKS". Marshall County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 48 of them are marked constructed. Indiana as a whole has 5,032 registrations, the 15th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Gilmer Park, IN · 1234106, a structure at 328 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 1053944 on Apr 17, 2020. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1053944?
The FCC record lists Norfolk Southern Corporation of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002088664. Across the registry it holds 549 structure registrations, the 48th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 60 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (204 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-1981-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053944?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 335 m (1,098 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053944?
The registered owner is Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053944?
It is located near Argos, Marshall County, Indiana at .9 MI. SE OF DOWNTOWN ALONG RR TRACKS (41.22944, -86.23075). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 17, 1998.
What type of structure is 1053944?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marshall County, IN?
Marshall County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 48 of them constructed — the 20th-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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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 structure 1053944, Argos, Marshall County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/argos-1053944 (data as of October 6, 2026).