Antenna structures in Wells County, Indiana
At a glance
Wells County, Indiana has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 71st-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 0.58% of the state's 5,032. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1241622 near Bluffton at 127 m (417 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wells County compare with the rest of Indiana?
With 29 registrations, Wells County ranks 71st of 92 counties in Indiana; Marion County leads the state with 327. The average registered overall height here is 93 m, about 25% above the Indiana average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 36% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wells County?
The most common filed structure type in Wells County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (48.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (7).
By registration status: 20 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Wells County?
American Towers LLC and GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership hold the most registrations in Wells County, 3 each of the 29. Other owners include Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2), SBA Properties, LLC (2) and SBA Towers III LLC (2). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wells County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wells County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bluffton (17), Ossian (2), Roanoke (2), Kingsland (1) and Liberty Center (1).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Wells County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluffton · 1241285 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Bluffton · 1241622 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Bluffton · 1325102 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 4 | Bluffton · 1206029 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Kingsland · 1244942 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Bluffton · 1030068 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Bluffton · 1278960 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Bluffton · 1313471 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Ossian · 1321776 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Ossian · 1027103 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Bluffton · 1271047 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Bluffton · 1028211 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Bluffton · 1035282 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Bluffton · 1302176 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Bluffton · 1027734 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Bluffton · 1226041 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Bluffton · 1305073 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Bluffton · 1292681 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Liberty Center · 1299487 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Markle · 1253475 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Uniondale · 1028121 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Preble · 1213261 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Roanoke · 1213344 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Caigville · 1260934 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Bluffton · 1328335 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | South Bluffton · 1266148 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Jefferson Township · 1331382 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Bluffton · 1027918 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Roanoke · 1318045 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wells County, IN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Wells County, Indiana, 20 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 Wells County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wells County is registration 1241622, a tower near Bluffton at 127 m (417 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wells County?
American Towers LLC and GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership are tied for the most registrations in Wells County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Wells County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 29 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Wells County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/county/wells-county (data as of October 13, 2026).