Antenna structures in Mercer County, Kentucky
At a glance
Mercer County, Kentucky has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them marked constructed. That is the 70th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.57% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1044615 near Burgin at 172 m (564 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Mercer County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 21 registrations, Mercer County ranks 70th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, about 14% above the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 172 m, is about 87% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Mercer County?
The most common filed structure type in Mercer County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (42.9%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and lattice tower (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 15 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Mercer County?
American Towers LLC, Cellco Partnership and Kentucky Utilities Company hold the most registrations in Mercer County, 3 each of the 21. Other owners include Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (2), APC Towers, LLC (1) and Educational Media Foundation (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Mercer County have registered structures?
Registrations in Mercer County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Harrodsburg (13), Burgin (5), Salvisa (2) and Bugin (1).
Every registration
All 21 structures in Mercer County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burgin · 1044615 | 172 m | Smoke stack | Constructed |
| 2 | Burgin · 1239379 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Bugin · 1249879 | 116 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 4 | Burgin · 1033311 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Harrodsburg · 1229867 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Harrodsburg · 1304516 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Salvisa · 1249450 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Burgin · 1043742 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Harrodsburg · 1042987 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Harrodsburg · 1042217 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Harrodsburg · 1317589 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Harrodsburg · 1281927 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Burgin · 1044730 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | Harrodsburg · 1043052 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Harrodsburg · 1044842 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Harrodsburg · 1306152 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Harrodsburg · 1229868 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Harrodsburg · 1031524 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Harrodsburg · 1043088 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Salvisa · 1334925 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Harrodsburg · 1235190 | 59 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Mercer County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 21 registered antenna structures in Mercer County, Kentucky, 15 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 Mercer County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Mercer County is registration 1044615, a stack near Burgin at 172 m (564 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Mercer County?
American Towers LLC, Cellco Partnership and Kentucky Utilities Company are tied for the most registrations in Mercer County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Mercer County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 21 registrations), then guyed tower (4).
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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 Mercer County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/mercer-county (data as of October 13, 2026).