Antenna structures in Jefferson County, New York
At a glance
Jefferson County, New York has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 69 of them marked constructed. That is the 10th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 2.3% of the state's 3,754. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1016048 near Carthage at 182 m (596 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of New York?
With 85 registrations, Jefferson County ranks 10th of 62 counties in New York; Suffolk County leads the state with 344. The average registered overall height here is 71 m, about 16% above the New York average of 62 m. The tallest standing structure, at 182 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Jefferson County?
The most common filed structure type in Jefferson County is tower (code TOWER), with 32 registrations (37.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (20) and guyed tower (11). In all, 12 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 69 constructed, 7 dismantled, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled 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 Jefferson County?
St. Lawrence Seaway RSA Cellular Partnership holds the most registrations in Jefferson County, with 18 of the 85. The next largest are American Towers LLC (9), Forever Media, Inc. (5) and Jefferson County Government (5). 31 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Jefferson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Jefferson County list 34 different city or place names. The most frequent are Watertown (23), Adams (5), Carthage (4), Evans Mills (4) and Champion (4).
Every registration
All 85 structures in Jefferson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carthage · 1016048 | 182 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Theresa · 1236431 | 135 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Watertown · 1003128 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Watertown · 1006971 | 118 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Watertown · 1006972 | 118 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 6 | Watertown · 1006973 | 118 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Watertown · 1006974 | 118 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Brownville · 1004171 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Watertown · 1042270 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Rutland · 1016072 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Clayton · 1004173 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Watertown · 1002926 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Somerville · 1206612 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Adams · 1004170 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Evans Mills · 1214823 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Brownville · 1006970 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 17 | Adams · 1006950 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Champion · 1301029 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Champion · 1306998 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Cape Vincent · 1006951 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Cape Vincent · 1016348 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Glen Park · 1300851 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Mannsville · 1300852 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Cape Vincent · 1020826 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Watertown · 1006968 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 26 | Watertown · 1009787 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 27 | Watertown · 1009788 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 28 | Philadelphia · 1203554 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Orleans · 1224694 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Theresa · 1301030 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Water · 1230695 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Ellisburg · 1006172 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Clayton · 1006117 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Mannsville · 1215665 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Adams Center · 1218456 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Adams · 1002925 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Adams · 1003158 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Lorraine · 1054275 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Watertown · 1002339 | 69 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Henderson · 1007221 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Ellisburg · 1292106 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Black River · 1057920 | 65 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Watertown · 1006960 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 44 | Antwerp · 1322331 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Watertown · 1209408 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Theresa · 1230600 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Stone Mills · 1313517 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Belleville · 1328356 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Philadelphia · 1330564 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 50 | Watertown · 1003182 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Evan Mills · 1226471 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 52 | Calcium · 1240957 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Evans Mills · 1244833 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Carthage · 1301165 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 55 | Evans Mills · 1009797 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | Carthage · 1019628 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Watertown · 1207013 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Adams · 1320762 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Orleans · 1242151 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Fort Drum Army Base · 1264031 | 59 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 61 | Fort Drum Army Base · 1267059 | 59 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 62 | Watertown · 1223770 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 63 | Evans Mills · 1245497 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 64 | Sackets Harbor · 1200170 | 57 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 65 | Leray · 1297573 | 57 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 66 | Alexandria Bay · 1231773 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 67 | Philadelphia · 1297574 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 68 | Wilna · 1301738 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 69 | Cape Vincent · 1006176 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Watertown · 1334279 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 71 | Philadelphia · 1332047 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 72 | Alexandria Bay · 1233641 | 54 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 73 | Champion · 1221226 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 74 | Carthage · 1329248 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 75 | Champion · 1236818 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 76 | Dexter · 1313533 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 77 | Watertown · 1320431 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 78 | Watertown · 1321016 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 79 | Watertown · 1056095 | 37 m | Building | Constructed |
| 80 | Watertown · 1329911 | 37 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 81 | Pamelia · 1275321 | 32 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 82 | Watertown · 1305890 | 21 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 83 | Watertown · 1314534 | 17 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 84 | Fort Drum · 1329560 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 85 | Fort Drum · 1329558 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Jefferson County, NY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 85 registered antenna structures in Jefferson County, New York, 69 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 Jefferson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Jefferson County is registration 1016048, a guyed tower near Carthage at 182 m (596 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Jefferson County?
St. Lawrence Seaway RSA Cellular Partnership holds the most registrations in Jefferson County (18), followed by American Towers LLC (9).
What kind of towers are in Jefferson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (32 of 85 registrations), then lattice tower (20).
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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 Jefferson County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/county/jefferson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).