Antenna structures in Charles County, Maryland
At a glance
Charles County, Maryland has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them marked constructed. That is the 9th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 4.1% of the state's 1,911. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1040421 near Waldorf at 244 m (800 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Charles County compare with the rest of Maryland?
With 78 registrations, Charles County ranks 9th of 24 counties in Maryland; Prince George's County leads the state with 209. The average registered overall height here is 87 m, about 25% above the Maryland average of 70 m. The tallest standing structure, at 244 m, is about 2.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Charles County?
The most common filed structure type in Charles County is tower (code TOWER), with 28 registrations (35.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (19) and monopole (14). In all, 11 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 53 constructed, 11 canceled, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Charles County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Charles County, with 17 of the 78. The next largest are Charles County Commissioners (6), Maryland State Highway Administration (6) and Cellco Partnership (4). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Charles County have registered structures?
Registrations in Charles County list 22 different city or place names. The most frequent are Waldorf (22), La Plata (13), Indian Head (6), Newburg (5) and Nanjemoy (5).
Every registration
All 78 structures in Charles County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldorf · 1237583 | 246 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Waldorf · 1040421 | 244 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Waldorf · 1043680 | 157 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Waldorf · 1237584 | 157 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Newburg · 1333709 | 146 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Waldorf · 1239778 | 143 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Newburg · 1239775 | 143 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Morgantown · 1047821 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Charlotte Hall · 1239780 | 115 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Newburg · 1212994 | 114 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Nanjemoy · 1212989 | 113 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Waldorf · 1212991 | 113 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Marbury · 1212997 | 113 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | La Plata · 1234269 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Indian Head · 1242254 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Indian Head · 1242257 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Nanjemoy · 1065151 | 112 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 18 | Hughesville · 1058330 | 109 m | Guyed tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 19 | Hughesville · 1058331 | 109 m | Guyed tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 20 | Hughesville · 1058332 | 109 m | Guyed tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 21 | Laplata · 1253004 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Nanjemoy · 1260709 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Marbury · 1254085 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Benedict · 1254410 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Hughsville · 1261491 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Newburg · 1306892 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Waldorf · 1036153 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Waldorf · 1040484 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Hughesville · 1213000 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Faulkner · 1036147 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | La Plata · 1014101 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | La Plata · 1251771 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | La Plata · 1026934 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | La Plata · 1064688 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Bel Alton · 1041754 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | La Plata · 1237731 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | La Plata · 1239765 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | La Plata · 1234902 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Hughesville · 1035751 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Indian Head · 1064691 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | La Plata · 1064694 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 42 | Waldorf · 1066034 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 43 | Welcome · 1066035 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 44 | Waldorf · 1322066 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Nanjemoy · 1286992 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Indian Head · 1044076 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 47 | Alexandria · 1064286 | 70 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 48 | Waldorf · 1278989 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Waldorf · 1035283 | 66 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Laplata · 1042241 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Waldorf · 1030745 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Waldorf · 1320561 | 65 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | La Plata · 1053372 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | White Plains · 1237242 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 55 | Newburg · 1299673 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Indian Head · 1304766 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 57 | Nanjemoy · 1323034 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 58 | Waldorf · 1334964 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 59 | Pomonkey · 1036151 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 60 | Bryans Road · 1322067 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 61 | Bryans Road · 1287304 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Charlotte Hall · 1276811 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 63 | Waldorf · 1059105 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | Pomfret · 1252853 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Charlotte Hall · 1259967 | 50 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 66 | Waldorf · 1283563 | 50 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 67 | Indian Head · 1056810 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 68 | Waldorf · 1315632 | 48 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 69 | Waldorf · 1316431 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 70 | Port Tobacco · 1314889 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 71 | Waldorf · 1223573 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 72 | La Plata · 1278934 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 73 | La Plata · 1278383 | 44 m | Building | Canceled |
| 74 | Bryantown · 1234614 | 42 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 75 | Port Tobacco · 1310298 | 41 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 76 | La Plata · 1257866 | 39 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 77 | Waldorf · 1270520 | 32 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 78 | Waldorf · 1271637 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Charles County, MD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 78 registered antenna structures in Charles County, Maryland, 53 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 Charles County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Charles County is registration 1040421, a guyed tower near Waldorf at 244 m (800 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Charles County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Charles County (17), followed by Charles County Commissioners (6).
What kind of towers are in Charles County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (28 of 78 registrations), then lattice tower (19).
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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 Charles County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/county/charles-county (data as of October 13, 2026).