Antenna structures in Lincoln County, North Carolina
At a glance
Lincoln County, North Carolina has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them marked constructed. That is the 55th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.69% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1006357 near Lincolnton at 335 m (1,099 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lincoln County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 42 registrations, Lincoln County ranks 55th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 335 m, is about 4.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lincoln County?
The most common filed structure type in Lincoln County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (31%). It is followed by tower (12) and monopole (10). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 39 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 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 Lincoln County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lincoln County, with 7 of the 42. The next largest are Crown Castle South LLC (4), LINCOLN COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA (4) and CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (3). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lincoln County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lincoln County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lincolnton (20), Denver (6), Iron Station (5), Vale (3) and Stanley (2).
Every registration
All 42 structures in Lincoln County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincolnton · 1006357 | 335 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Lincolnton · 1064564 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Lincolnton · 1002569 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Cherryville · 1229970 | 102 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 5 | Alexis · 1204010 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Lincolnton · 1001531 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Lincolnton · 1062682 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lincolnton · 1252280 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Denver · 1230102 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Lincolnton · 1201860 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Lincolnton · 1290561 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 12 | Lincolnton · 1291386 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Lincolnton · 1228032 | 79 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 14 | Denver · 1206705 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Vale · 1230422 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Lincolnton · 1292776 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Denver · 1027411 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Vale · 1290086 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Stanley · 1238250 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Iron Station · 1259704 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Iron Station · 1307097 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Lincolnton · 1065553 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Lincolnton · 1267063 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Denver · 1223145 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Lincolnton · 1221437 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Licolnton · 1288816 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Lincolnton · 1298303 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Lincolnton · 1298446 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Lincolnton · 1027821 | 60 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 30 | Crouse · 1328405 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Denver · 1333069 | 56 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Stanley · 1047084 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Catawba Springs · 1302346 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Denver · 1302348 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Vale · 1324984 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Lincolnton · 1003867 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Iron Station · 1208954 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Maiden · 1222645 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Lincolnton · 1303454 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 40 | Lincolnton · 1302748 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Iron Station · 1272594 | 19 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 42 | Iron Station · 1292930 | 15 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lincoln County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in Lincoln County, North Carolina, 39 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 Lincoln County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lincoln County is registration 1006357, a tower near Lincolnton at 335 m (1,099 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lincoln County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lincoln County (7), followed by Crown Castle South LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Lincoln County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 42 registrations), then tower (12).
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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 Lincoln County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/lincoln-county (data as of October 13, 2026).