Antenna structures in Ashe County, North Carolina
At a glance
Ashe County, North Carolina has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 86th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.28% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1002759 near West Jefferson at 94 m (308 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Ashe County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 17 registrations, Ashe County ranks 86th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 60 m, about 26% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 94 m, is about 58% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Ashe County?
The most common filed structure type in Ashe County is monopole (code MTOWER), with 12 registrations (70.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (2) and tower (1).
By registration status: 13 constructed and 4 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Ashe County?
VB-S1 Assets, LLC holds the most registrations in Ashe County, with 5 of the 17. The next largest are North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3), APC Towers, LLC (2) and Horvath Towers V, LLC (2). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Ashe County have registered structures?
Registrations in Ashe County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Creston (5), West Jefferson (3), Jefferson (2), Laurel Springs (1) and Todd (1).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Ashe County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Jefferson · 1002759 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Laurel Springs · 1295384 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 3 | Creston · 1295495 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 4 | Todd · 1295531 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 5 | West Jefferson · 1296437 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 6 | Creston · 1296438 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 7 | Lansing · 1297492 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 8 | Helton · 1297718 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 9 | Helton Township · 1298313 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 10 | Laurel Township · 1298528 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Creston · 1299225 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Crumpler · 1314131 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Creston · 1305094 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Creston · 1309597 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Jefferson · 1271104 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 16 | Jefferson · 1005864 | 47 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 17 | West Jefferson · 1264574 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Ashe County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Ashe County, North Carolina, 13 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 Ashe County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Ashe County is registration 1002759, a tower near West Jefferson at 94 m (308 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Ashe County?
VB-S1 Assets, LLC holds the most registrations in Ashe County (5), followed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3).
What kind of towers are in Ashe County?
Monopole is the most common filed type (12 of 17 registrations), then lattice tower (2).
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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 Ashe County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/ashe-county (data as of October 13, 2026).