Antenna structures in Franklin County, North Carolina
At a glance
Franklin County, North Carolina has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them marked constructed. That is the 37th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1002781 near Louisburg at 373 m (1,223 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 65 registrations, Franklin County ranks 37th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 98 m, about 22% above the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 373 m, is about 3.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin County?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 35 registrations (53.8%). It is followed by tower (15) and guyed tower (8). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 52 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 5 canceled and 2 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County, with 15 of the 65. The next largest are Franklin County Emergency Communications (13), SBA Towers, LLC (5) and Alltel Corporation (3). 22 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Franklin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Franklin County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Louisburg (24), Youngsville (10), Franklinton (9), Bunn (6) and Zebulon (6).
Every registration
All 65 structures in Franklin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisburg · 1002781 | 373 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Alert · 1002317 | 304 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Youngsville · 1253657 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Louisburg · 1004802 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Louisburg · 1280571 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Louisburg · 1280573 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Bunn · 1064632 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Zebulon · 1010056 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Louisburg · 1003583 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Louisburg · 1264306 | 122 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 11 | Bunn · 1330416 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Franklinton · 1007192 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Bunn · 1218047 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Louisburg · 1325750 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Youngsville · 1325674 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Zebulon · 1002330 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Louisburg · 1220096 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Louisburg · 1237154 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Youngsville · 1301923 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Louisburg · 1321539 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Henderson · 1265306 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Louisburg · 1326773 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Franklinton · 1201594 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Zebulon · 1318146 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Zebulon · 1212875 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Youngsville · 1050058 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Franklinton · 1201511 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Louisburg · 1326928 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Youngsville · 1232811 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Bunn · 1325691 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Franklinton · 1325751 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Bunn · 1008974 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 33 | Franklinton · 1004927 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Youngsville · 1055614 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Franklinton · 1202865 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 36 | Bunn · 1204188 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Youngsville · 1254200 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 38 | Youngsville · 1262109 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Youngsville · 1057375 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Louisburg · 1204118 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Franklinton · 1280092 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Zebulon · 1255178 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 43 | Franklinton · 1247330 | 80 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 44 | Youngsville · 1233751 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Spring Hope · 1289614 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 46 | Castalia · 1289298 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Louisburg · 1289611 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Louisburg · 1289613 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Louisburg · 1289748 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Louisburg · 1290459 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Louisburg · 1289612 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 52 | Zebulon · 1288698 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Louisburg · 1290396 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 54 | Louisburg · 1333389 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 55 | Spring Hope · 1323956 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 56 | Spring Hope · 1312898 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 57 | Spring Hope · 1314655 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 58 | Kittrell · 1323136 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 59 | Louisburg · 1323165 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 60 | Louisburg · 1333378 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 61 | Henderson · 1243183 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Franklinton · 1240628 | 72 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 63 | Kittrell · 1325386 | 71 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | Louisburg · 1002091 | 67 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 65 | Louisburg · 1298542 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 65 registered antenna structures in Franklin County, North Carolina, 52 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 Franklin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Franklin County is registration 1002781, a guyed tower near Louisburg at 373 m (1,223 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County (15), followed by Franklin County Emergency Communications (13).
What kind of towers are in Franklin County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (35 of 65 registrations), then tower (15).
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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 Franklin County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/franklin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).