Antenna structures in Freeborn County, Minnesota
At a glance
Freeborn County, Minnesota has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 18th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 1.4% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1024162 near Myrtle at 313 m (1,026 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Freeborn County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 56 registrations, Freeborn County ranks 18th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 313 m, is about 3.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Freeborn County?
The most common filed structure type in Freeborn County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (41.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (7). In all, 13 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 9 canceled, 7 granted (not yet constructed), 5 dismantled and 2 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 Freeborn County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Freeborn County, with 9 of the 56. The next largest are Hometown Broadcasting, Inc. (7), Alltel Corporation (5) and Minnesota, State of (5). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Freeborn County have registered structures?
Registrations in Freeborn County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Albert Lea (27), Glenville (6), Hayward (5), Alden (2) and Ellendale (2).
Every registration
All 56 structures in Freeborn County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myrtle · 1024162 | 313 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Bath · 1023466 | 133 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Hayward · 1044768 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Hayward · 1220263 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Hayward · 1024312 | 114 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Alden · 1226063 | 109 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Clarks Grove · 1023800 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Oakland Woods · 1251888 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Albert Lea · 1023215 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Hayward · 1024056 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Geneva · 1023371 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Albert Lea · 1262999 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Ellendale · 1226799 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Glenville · 1225391 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Hartland · 1024217 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Twin Lakes · 1251623 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 17 | Albert Lea · 1024432 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Albert Lea · 1026560 | 93 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Emmons · 1307817 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Glenville · 1307980 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Albert Lea · 1247748 | 84 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 7) | Canceled |
| 22 | Albert Lea · 1247749 | 84 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 7) | Canceled |
| 23 | Albert Lea · 1247750 | 84 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 7) | Canceled |
| 24 | Albert Lea · 1247751 | 84 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 7) | Canceled |
| 25 | Albert Lea · 1247753 | 84 m | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 7) | Canceled |
| 26 | Albert Lea · 1247754 | 84 m | Antenna tower array (tower 6 of 7) | Canceled |
| 27 | Manchester · 1222214 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Albert Lea · 1251923 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Hollandale · 1308090 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Emmons · 1299957 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Alden · 1308753 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Hayward · 1239127 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Ellendale · 1301627 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Twin Lakes · 1024627 | 74 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Albert Lea · 1024500 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Glenville · 1024215 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Glenville · 1239057 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 38 | Glenville · 1239125 | 69 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 39 | Albert Lea · 1225748 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Albert Lea · 1285644 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Glenville · 1232108 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Albert Lea · 1023404 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Oakland · 1222514 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Albert Lea · 1292186 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Albert Lea · 1292187 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Albert Lea · 1253088 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Albert Lea · 1206155 | 50 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 48 | Manchester · 1274226 | 42 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Albert Lea · 1228296 | 41 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 50 | Albert Lea · 1289407 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Albert Lea · 1318828 | 37 m | Mast | Dismantled |
| 52 | Albert Lea · 1309788 | 33 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Albert Lea · 1027636 | 31 m | Building | Canceled |
| 54 | Albert Lea · 1028071 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 55 | Albert Lea · 1330832 | 12 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 56 | Albert Lea · 1323293 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Freeborn County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 56 registered antenna structures in Freeborn County, Minnesota, 33 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 Freeborn County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Freeborn County is registration 1024162, a tower near Myrtle at 313 m (1,026 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Freeborn County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Freeborn County (9), followed by Hometown Broadcasting, Inc. (7).
What kind of towers are in Freeborn County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 56 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Freeborn County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/freeborn-county (data as of October 13, 2026).