Antenna structures in Nicholas County, Kentucky
At a glance
Nicholas County, Kentucky has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them marked constructed. That is the 113th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.30% of the state's 3,682. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1043355 near Millersburg at 126 m (414 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Nicholas County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 11 registrations, Nicholas County ranks 113th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 95 m, about 18% above the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 126 m, is about 33% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Nicholas County?
The most common filed structure type in Nicholas County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (54.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and guyed tower (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 8 constructed, 1 dismantled, 1 canceled and 1 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 Nicholas County?
Tillman Infrastructure, LLC holds the most registrations in Nicholas County, with 3 of the 11. The next largest are CCATT LLC (2), American Towers LLC (1) and Crown Castle South LLC (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Nicholas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Nicholas County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carlisle (8), Millersburg (2) and Sprout (1).
Every registration
All 11 structures in Nicholas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millersburg · 1043355 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Carlisle · 1247808 | 125 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Carlisle · 1232048 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Carlisle · 1305774 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Carlisle · 1305181 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Carlisle · 1247653 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Carlisle · 1042230 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Millersburg · 1238579 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Carlisle · 1304118 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Sprout · 1042883 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Carlisle · 1334670 | 50 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Nicholas County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 11 registered antenna structures in Nicholas County, Kentucky, 8 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 Nicholas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Nicholas County is registration 1043355, a tower near Millersburg at 126 m (414 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Nicholas County?
Tillman Infrastructure, LLC holds the most registrations in Nicholas County (3), followed by CCATT LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Nicholas County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 11 registrations), then lattice tower (3).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Nicholas County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/nicholas-county (data as of October 6, 2026).