Antenna structures in Nelson County, Kentucky
At a glance
Nelson County, Kentucky has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 29th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1207636 near Bloomfield at 134 m (440 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Nelson County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 37 registrations, Nelson County ranks 29th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 134 m, is about 66% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Nelson County?
The most common filed structure type in Nelson County is tower (code TOWER), with 19 registrations (51.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (6). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 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 Nelson County?
Crown Communication LLC and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC hold the most registrations in Nelson County, 5 each of the 37. Other owners include Cellco Partnership (4), Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC (3) and City of Bardstown (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Nelson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Nelson County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bardstown (22), Bloomfield (5), New Haven (2), Cox Creek (1) and Bardstwon (1).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Nelson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bardstown · 1229715 | 149 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Bloomfield · 1207636 | 134 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Bardstown · 1204257 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Cox Creek · 1204265 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Bardstown · 1042220 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Bardstown · 1060547 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Bloomfield · 1218674 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Bardstown · 1292023 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Bardstown · 1252119 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Bardstown · 1242489 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | New Haven · 1329114 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Bardstown · 1043050 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Bardstown · 1259400 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | New Haven · 1278910 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Bardstown · 1269851 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Bardstown · 1230727 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Bardstwon · 1267203 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 18 | Coxs Creek · 1305289 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Bloomfield · 1305447 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Fairfield · 1305620 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Chaplin · 1303394 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Samuels · 1062550 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Barostown · 1200357 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Bardstown · 1222666 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Bloomfield · 1043182 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 26 | Bardstown · 1049383 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Bardstown · 1305471 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Bardstown · 1057558 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Bardstown · 1063304 | 62 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Bloomfield · 1312758 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Bardstown · 1313392 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Bardstown · 1316674 | 54 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 33 | Bardstown · 1207498 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Bardstown · 1230881 | 42 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Bellwood · 1219721 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Bardstown · 1334472 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Bardstown · 1230198 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Nelson County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Nelson County, Kentucky, 31 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 Nelson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Nelson County is registration 1207636, a tower near Bloomfield at 134 m (440 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Nelson County?
Crown Communication LLC and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Nelson County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Nelson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (19 of 37 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 Nelson County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/nelson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).