Antenna structures in Harlan County, Kentucky
At a glance
Harlan County, Kentucky has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them marked constructed. That is the 19th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1203562 near Harlan at 151 m (495 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Harlan County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 45 registrations, Harlan County ranks 19th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 71 m, about 11% below the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 151 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Harlan County?
The most common filed structure type in Harlan County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 23 registrations (51.1%). It is followed by tower (16) and mast (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 37 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 2 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 Harlan County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Harlan County, with 20 of the 45. The next largest are Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (5), HEMPHILL CORPORATION (3) and American Towers LLC (2). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Harlan County have registered structures?
Registrations in Harlan County list 22 different city or place names. The most frequent are Harlan (9), Baxter (8), Wallins (3), Cranks (2) and Molus (2).
Every registration
All 45 structures in Harlan County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlan · 1203562 | 151 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Wallins · 1233779 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Wallins · 1233780 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Harlan · 1043006 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Baxter · 1234454 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Dressen · 1265240 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Baxter · 1267784 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Cumberland · 1002327 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Teetersville · 1292138 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Lenarue · 1298184 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Cranks · 1298185 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Baxter · 1200836 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Coldiron · 1306125 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Wallins Creek · 1310090 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Molus · 1007945 | 81 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 16 | Cawood · 1305963 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Totz · 1306516 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Evarts · 1281056 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 19 | Harlan · 1272604 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Harlan · 1043632 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Harlan · 1272641 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Louellen · 1331134 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Baxter · 1332857 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Baxter · 1042646 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Evarts · 1265241 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Cawood · 1271116 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Wallins · 1277781 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Ages · 1281421 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Loyall · 1285918 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Cranks · 1285995 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Harlan · 1290108 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Smith · 1291787 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Pathfork · 1292000 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Benham · 1299688 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Lynch · 1300190 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Totz · 1305495 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Molus · 1306642 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Dillon · 1308225 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Harlan · 1326015 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 40 | Lynch · 1287423 | 52 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Harlan · 1043807 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 42 | Baxter · 1302056 | 50 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Baxter · 1293663 | 42 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Harlan · 1042647 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Baxter · 1276436 | 14 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Harlan County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 45 registered antenna structures in Harlan County, Kentucky, 37 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 Harlan County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Harlan County is registration 1203562, a structure near Harlan at 151 m (495 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Harlan County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Harlan County (20), followed by Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Harlan County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (23 of 45 registrations), then tower (16).
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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 Harlan County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/harlan-county (data as of October 13, 2026).