Antenna structures in Watonwan County, Minnesota
At a glance
Watonwan County, Minnesota has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them marked constructed. That is the 74th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.55% of the state's 3,994. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1025277 near Lewisville at 327 m (1,073 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Watonwan County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 22 registrations, Watonwan County ranks 74th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 112 m, about 44% above the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 327 m, is about 2.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Watonwan County?
The most common filed structure type in Watonwan County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (36.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and guyed tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 18 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed), 1 terminated 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 Watonwan County?
COOPERATIVE TELEVISION OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA DBA = FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC and Minnesota, State of hold the most registrations in Watonwan County, 3 each of the 22. Other owners include Alltel Corporation (2), American Towers LLC (2) and Subarctic Realty, LLC (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- COOPERATIVE TELEVISION OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA DBA = FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC · 3
- Minnesota, State of · 3
- Alltel Corporation · 2
- American Towers LLC · 2
- Subarctic Realty, LLC · 2
- 21ST CENTURY WIRELESS GROUP, INC. · 1
- Alltel Communications, LLC · 1
- ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CO DBA = COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS CO · 1
Which places in Watonwan County have registered structures?
Registrations in Watonwan County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are St. James (4), Lewisville (3), Saint James (3), St James (3) and Godahl (2).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Watonwan County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewisville · 1025277 | 327 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | St. James · 1031876 | 303 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Lewisville · 1030384 | 194 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Godahl · 1024448 | 187 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 5 | Godahl · 1024449 | 165 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 6 | South Branch · 1246299 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Comfrey · 1023802 | 149 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Madelia · 1220075 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | La Salle · 1270539 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Saint James · 1024306 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Saint James · 1235582 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Saint James · 1053803 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Butterfield · 1305534 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Lewisville · 1329055 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Odin · 1024513 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | St. James · 1250831 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | St James · 1210698 | 59 m | Building | Constructed |
| 18 | St. James · 1023888 | 49 m | Tank | Terminated |
| 19 | St James · 1298500 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Madelia · 1023890 | 38 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 21 | St. James · 1296076 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | St James · 1320772 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Watonwan County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Watonwan County, Minnesota, 18 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 Watonwan County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Watonwan County is registration 1025277, a guyed tower near Lewisville at 327 m (1,073 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Watonwan County?
COOPERATIVE TELEVISION OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA DBA = FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC and Minnesota, State of are tied for the most registrations in Watonwan County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Watonwan County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 22 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Watonwan County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/watonwan-county (data as of October 6, 2026).