Antenna structures in Anson County, North Carolina
At a glance
Anson County, North Carolina has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 58th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.61% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1303316 near Wadesboro at 127 m (418 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Anson County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 37 registrations, Anson County ranks 58th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 48% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Anson County?
The most common filed structure type in Anson County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (37.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (12) and guyed tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 4 dismantled, 3 canceled, 2 terminated and 1 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 Anson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Anson County, with 11 of the 37. The next largest are North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3), SBA Towers, LLC (3) and STC Two LLC (3). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Anson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Anson County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Wadesboro (20), Lilesville (4), Peachland (4), Polkton (2) and Morven (2).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Anson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wadesboro · 1004316 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Wadesboro · 1303316 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Lilesville · 1306805 | 121 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Lilesville · 1002404 | 120 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Polkton · 1323047 | 116 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Wadesboro · 1008453 | 104 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Wadesboro · 1001743 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lilesville · 1206365 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Morven · 1061945 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Wadesboro · 1003870 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Wadesboro · 1254379 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Wadesboro · 1254740 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Morven · 1242381 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Wadesboro · 1000271 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Peachland · 1052476 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Wadesboro · 1062752 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Wadesboro · 1219619 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Polkton · 1050421 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Wadesboro · 1063783 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Norwood · 1219737 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Lilesville · 1050420 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Wadesboro · 1220060 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Wadesboro · 1220481 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Peachland · 1059134 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | McFarlan · 1008947 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Wadesboro · 1206783 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 27 | Peachland · 1202051 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Wadesboro · 1208241 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Oakboro · 1217624 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Ansonville · 1210710 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Wadesboro · 1064875 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Peachland · 1311159 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Wadesboro · 1282008 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 34 | Ansonville · 1218640 | 48 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 35 | Wadesboro · 1035933 | 47 m | Tank | Terminated |
| 36 | Wadesboro · 1006364 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Wadesboro · 1244071 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Anson County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Anson County, North Carolina, 27 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 Anson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Anson County is registration 1303316, a guyed tower near Wadesboro at 127 m (418 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Anson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Anson County (11), followed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3).
What kind of towers are in Anson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 37 registrations), then lattice tower (12).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Anson County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/anson-county (data as of October 20, 2026).