Antenna structures in Jackson County, North Carolina
At a glance
Jackson County, North Carolina has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them marked constructed. That is the 80th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.36% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1230431 near Cashiers at 86 m (281 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 22 registrations, Jackson County ranks 80th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 58 m, about 27% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 86 m, is about 47% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Jackson County?
The most common filed structure type in Jackson County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 8 registrations (36.4%). It is followed by monopole (3) and tower (2). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 14 constructed, 3 dismantled, 3 canceled and 2 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 Jackson County?
Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company, LLC holds the most registrations in Jackson County, with 4 of the 22. The next largest are North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3), Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (2) and SBA Properties, LLC (2). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Jackson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Jackson County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sylva (9), Cullowhee (3), Cashiers (2), Whittier (2) and Sapphire (2).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Jackson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylva · 1242286 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Sylva · 1264859 | 106 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Canceled |
| 3 | Sylva · 1264860 | 106 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Canceled |
| 4 | Cashiers · 1230431 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Sylva · 1002043 | 75 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 6 | Sylva · 1003329 | 75 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Dismantled |
| 7 | Franklin · 1014581 | 65 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Sylvia · 1301489 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Whittier · 1334899 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Sylva · 1230097 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Sylva · 1325693 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Sapphire · 1275160 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Sapphire · 1299624 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Whittier · 1253955 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Savannah · 1058525 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Sylva · 1298566 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Cullowhee · 1314445 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Cullowhee · 1275000 | 43 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 19 | Sylva · 1322065 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Maggie Valley · 1267392 | 21 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Cullowhee · 1251323 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Cashiers · 1298996 | 6 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Jackson County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Jackson County, North Carolina, 14 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 Jackson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Jackson County is registration 1230431, a lattice tower near Cashiers at 86 m (281 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Jackson County?
Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company, LLC holds the most registrations in Jackson County (4), followed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3).
What kind of towers are in Jackson County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (8 of 22 registrations), then monopole (3).
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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 Jackson County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/jackson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).