Antenna structures in McCreary County, Kentucky
At a glance
McCreary County, Kentucky has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 95th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1043060 near Whitley City at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McCreary County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 15 registrations, McCreary County ranks 95th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 51% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McCreary County?
The most common filed structure type in McCreary County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (46.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and guyed tower (1). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 11 constructed, 2 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 McCreary County?
Cellco Partnership and HEMPHILL CORPORATION hold the most registrations in McCreary County, 3 each of the 15. Other owners include Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (2), American Towers LLC (1) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McCreary County have registered structures?
Registrations in McCreary County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Whitley City (6), Parkers Lake (5), Pine Knot (3) and Greenwood (1).
Every registration
All 15 structures in McCreary County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkers Lake · 1292361 | 154 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Whitley City · 1043060 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Whitley City · 1232267 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Whitley City · 1232668 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Whitley City · 1043464 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Whitley City · 1042231 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Pine Knot · 1232792 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Parkers Lake · 1321833 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Pine Knot · 1275397 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Parkers Lake · 1233359 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Pine Knot · 1321872 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Whitley City · 1258597 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Greenwood · 1032038 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Parkers Lake · 1268659 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Parkers Lake · 1289484 | 31 m | Tank | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McCreary County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 15 registered antenna structures in McCreary County, Kentucky, 11 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 McCreary County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McCreary County is registration 1043060, a tower near Whitley City at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McCreary County?
Cellco Partnership and HEMPHILL CORPORATION are tied for the most registrations in McCreary County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in McCreary County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 15 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 McCreary County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/mccreary-county (data as of October 13, 2026).