Antenna structures in Monroe County, Kentucky
At a glance
Monroe County, Kentucky has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 82nd-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.49% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1215547 near Mt. Herman at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Monroe County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 18 registrations, Monroe County ranks 82nd of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 82 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 57% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Monroe County?
The most common filed structure type in Monroe County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (72.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 1 terminated 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 Monroe County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Monroe County, with 6 of the 18. The next largest are American Towers LLC (1), Horvath Towers V, LLC (1) and KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- Cellco Partnership · 6
- American Towers LLC · 1
- Horvath Towers V, LLC · 1
- KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS · 1
- Mediacom Southeast LLC · 1
- Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation · 1
- State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, Aeronautics · 1
- Texas Eastern Communications, LLC · 1
Which places in Monroe County have registered structures?
Registrations in Monroe County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Tompkinsville (12), Mt. Herman (1), Fountain Run (1), Flippin (1) and Hestand (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Monroe County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tompkinsville · 1225703 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Mt. Herman · 1215547 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Tompkinsville · 1041300 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Fountain Run · 1333581 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Tompkinsville · 1044795 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Tompkinsville · 1044822 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Tompkinsville · 1065560 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Tompkinsville · 1042225 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Flippin · 1326072 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Tompkinsville · 1258492 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Tompkinsville · 1263385 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Hestand · 1278911 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Tompkinsville · 1043447 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Tompkinsville · 1043026 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Tompkinsville · 1327940 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Glasgow · 1055079 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Tompkinsville · 1273499 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Mc Minnville · 1217901 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Monroe County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Monroe County, Kentucky, 16 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 Monroe County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Monroe County is registration 1215547, a guyed tower near Mt. Herman at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Monroe County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Monroe County (6), followed by American Towers LLC (1).
What kind of towers are in Monroe County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 18 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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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 Monroe County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/monroe-county (data as of October 13, 2026).