Antenna structures in Cleveland County, North Carolina
At a glance
Cleveland County, North Carolina has 70 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them marked constructed. That is the 32nd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1256589 near Polkville at 128 m (421 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Cleveland County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 70 registrations, Cleveland County ranks 32nd of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 78 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 66% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Cleveland County?
The most common filed structure type in Cleveland County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 29 registrations (41.4%). It is followed by tower (21) and monopole (9). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 59 constructed, 4 dismantled, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled and 1 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 Cleveland County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Cleveland County, with 19 of the 70. The next largest are County of Cleveland (5), Crown Castle South LLC (4) and Alltel Corporation (3). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Cleveland County have registered structures?
Registrations in Cleveland County list 14 different city or place names. The most frequent are Shelby (33), Kings Mountain (10), Mooresboro (6), Boiling Springs (4) and Grover (4).
Every registration
All 70 structures in Cleveland County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polkville · 1256589 | 128 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Kings Mountain · 1249242 | 128 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Boiling Springs · 1250962 | 128 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Shelby · 1250124 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 5 | Shelby · 1007121 | 114 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 6 | Shelby · 1209585 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Shelby · 1207475 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Shelby · 1031546 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Shelby · 1037618 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Lawndale · 1210402 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Kings Mountain · 1005930 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Lattimore · 1024603 | 97 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 13 | Grover · 1005912 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Shelby · 1323162 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 15 | Shelby · 1001527 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Shelby · 1062685 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Shelby · 1005924 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Mooresboro · 1217493 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 19 | Kings Mountain · 1306507 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Shelby · 1248821 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Shelby · 1252532 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Shelby · 1323057 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Shelby · 1217492 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Shelby · 1001512 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Cherryville · 1056421 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Shelby · 1245274 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Mooresboro · 1007399 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Vale · 1064847 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Kings Mountain · 1206414 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Mooresboro · 1305324 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Mooresboro · 1328758 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Casar · 1289891 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Lawndale · 1290029 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Casar · 1290094 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Lawndale · 1290103 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Mooresboro · 1290162 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Mooresboro · 1291345 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Grover · 1220852 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Shelby · 1255812 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Fallston · 1200215 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Kingston · 1294734 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 42 | Boiling Springs · 1289604 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Grover · 1237402 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Fallston · 1310381 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Boiling Springs · 1223096 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Shelby · 1237401 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Shelby · 1242446 | 73 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 48 | Grover · 1327118 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Kings Mountain · 1001529 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Kings Mountain · 1062687 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Shelby · 1320266 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 52 | Boiling Springs · 1007400 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Kings Mountain · 1236591 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 54 | Shelby · 1271211 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 55 | Shelby · 1332015 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 56 | Shelby · 1289158 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Shelby · 1296979 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Kings Mountain · 1004771 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 59 | Shelby · 1004770 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Kings Mountain · 1289235 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 61 | Kings Mountain · 1320773 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 62 | Shelby · 1327865 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 63 | King'S Mountain · 1046116 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 64 | Shelby · 1008102 | 50 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 65 | Shelby · 1237037 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 66 | Shelby · 1294232 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 67 | Shelby · 1241194 | 44 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 68 | Shelby · 1331245 | 26 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 69 | Shelby · 1273258 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Shelby · 1238543 | 8 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Cleveland County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 70 registered antenna structures in Cleveland County, North Carolina, 59 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 Cleveland County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Cleveland County is registration 1256589, a structure near Polkville at 128 m (421 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Cleveland County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Cleveland County (19), followed by County of Cleveland (5).
What kind of towers are in Cleveland County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (29 of 70 registrations), then tower (21).
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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 Cleveland County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/cleveland-county (data as of October 20, 2026).