Antenna structures in Rowan County, Kentucky
At a glance
Rowan County, Kentucky has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 65th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.60% of the state's 3,682. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1044041 near Morehead at 185 m (607 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Rowan County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 22 registrations, Rowan County ranks 65th 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 185 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Rowan County?
The most common filed structure type in Rowan County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (54.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 2 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 Rowan County?
American Towers LLC, Cellco Partnership, Crown Castle South LLC, MOREHEAD ROWAN COUNTY AIRPORT and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC hold the most registrations in Rowan County, 2 each of the 22. Other owners include ACME Commercial Properties L.L.C. (1), Crown Communication LLC (1) and GTE SOUTH INCORPORATED (1). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Rowan County have registered structures?
Registrations in Rowan County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Morehead (19), Moorehead (1), Cranston (1) and Clearfield (1).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Rowan County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead · 1044041 | 185 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Morehead · 1208220 | 131 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Morehead · 1042211 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Morehead · 1031831 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Morehead · 1229248 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Morehead · 1205850 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Morehead · 1319543 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Morehead · 1260431 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Morehead · 1255696 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Moorehead · 1255458 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Morehead · 1043343 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Cranston · 1044559 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Morehead · 1290397 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 14 | Clearfield · 1300773 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Morehead · 1303955 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Morehead · 1056077 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Morehead · 1043160 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Morehead · 1289507 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Morehead · 1301148 | 46 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Morehead · 1284363 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Morehead · 1332162 | 10 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Morehead · 1288572 | 6 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Rowan County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Rowan County, Kentucky, 17 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 Rowan County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Rowan County is registration 1044041, a tower near Morehead at 185 m (607 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Rowan County?
American Towers LLC, Cellco Partnership, Crown Castle South LLC, MOREHEAD ROWAN COUNTY AIRPORT and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Rowan County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Rowan County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 22 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Rowan County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/rowan-county (data as of October 6, 2026).