Antenna structures in Cherry County, Nebraska
At a glance
Cherry County, Nebraska has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them marked constructed. That is the 16th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 1.6% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1029932 near Merriman at 312 m (1,022 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Cherry County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 43 registrations, Cherry County ranks 16th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, about 19% above the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 312 m, is about 3.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Cherry County?
The most common filed structure type in Cherry County is tower (code TOWER), with 24 registrations (55.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and lattice tower (7).
By registration status: 39 constructed and 4 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 Cherry County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Cherry County, with 17 of the 43. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (8), Cherry County Government (3) and Industrial Tower West LLC (3). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Cherry County have registered structures?
Registrations in Cherry County list 19 different city or place names. The most frequent are Valentine (16), Merriman (5), Nenzel (3), Wood Lake (3) and Crookston (2).
Every registration
All 43 structures in Cherry County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merriman · 1029932 | 312 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Valentine · 1204809 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Merriman · 1045396 | 149 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Nenzel · 1256113 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Thedford · 1258688 | 125 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Nenzel · 1021907 | 120 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Mullen · 1287890 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Merriman · 1296121 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Gordon · 1256159 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Merriman · 1256440 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Cody · 1256824 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Eli · 1256826 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Crookston (South Of) · 1260065 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Rothwell · 1283022 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Gordon(James Valley) · 1284310 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Steverson Lake · 1222428 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Valentine · 1026113 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Wood Lake · 1307941 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Valentine · 1208410 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 20 | Crookston · 1025625 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Nenzel · 1204242 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Crookston · 1299419 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Valentine · 1031494 | 90 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 24 | Valentine · 1027121 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Valentine · 1309726 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Valentine · 1031098 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Valentine · 1211850 | 84 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 28 | Valentine · 1205468 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 29 | Valentine · 1026027 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Valentine · 1203340 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Loup River · 1273142 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Wood Lake · 1274745 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Valentine (South) · 1280037 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Loup River (North) · 1280038 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Valentine Ne · 1284308 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Wood Lake · 1298709 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Valentine · 1032668 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Valentine · 1312718 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Merriman · 1313962 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Valentine · 1251929 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Valentine · 1265544 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Merriman (Downtown) · 1282604 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Valentine · 1268338 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Cherry County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 43 registered antenna structures in Cherry County, Nebraska, 39 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 Cherry County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Cherry County is registration 1029932, a tower near Merriman at 312 m (1,022 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Cherry County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Cherry County (17), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (8).
What kind of towers are in Cherry County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (24 of 43 registrations), then guyed tower (8).
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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 Cherry County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/cherry-county (data as of October 13, 2026).