Antenna structures in McDowell County, North Carolina
At a glance
McDowell County, North Carolina has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 48th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.80% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1027414 near Union Mills at 98 m (320 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McDowell County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 49 registrations, McDowell County ranks 48th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 50 m, about 37% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 98 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McDowell County?
The most common filed structure type in McDowell County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (40.8%). It is followed by monopole (12) and pole (7). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 6 canceled, 4 terminated, 4 granted (not yet constructed) 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 McDowell County?
SBA Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in McDowell County, with 7 of the 49. The next largest are American Towers LLC (6), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4) and Cellco Partnership (3). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McDowell County have registered structures?
Registrations in McDowell County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Marion (33), Nebo (6), Old Fort (5), Union Mills (1) and North Marion (1).
Every registration
All 49 structures in McDowell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Mills · 1027414 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Marion · 1327136 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Marion · 1247725 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Old Fort · 1027413 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | North Marion · 1214871 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Old Fort · 1002704 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Marion · 1279693 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Marion · 1001713 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Marion · 1222642 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Marion · 1227072 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Marion · 1279694 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Nebo · 1310000 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Marion · 1331083 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Marion · 1331371 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Marion · 1248880 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Marion · 1204852 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Marion · 1276932 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Marion · 1001517 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Marion · 1007667 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 20 | Marion · 1007671 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Marion · 1001524 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Marion · 1253688 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Garden Creek · 1052913 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 24 | Marion · 1056985 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Marion · 1257558 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Old Fort · 1222222 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | Marion · 1222223 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Nebo · 1055865 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Old Fort · 1052912 | 47 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Nebo · 1218644 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 31 | Nebo · 1220043 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Nebo · 1241491 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Marion East · 1055863 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Whittier · 1293194 | 47 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 35 | Old Fort · 1246782 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 36 | Marion · 1023651 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 37 | Nebo · 1313229 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Marion · 1329169 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Marion · 1326461 | 32 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 40 | Marion · 1296368 | 24 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Marion · 1204979 | 24 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 42 | Marion · 1205380 | 24 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 43 | Marion · 1297306 | 19 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 44 | Marion · 1297841 | 19 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 45 | Marion · 1301050 | 18 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 46 | Marion · 1060391 | 17 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 47 | Marion · 1060392 | 17 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 48 | Marion · 1333598 | 9 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 49 | Marion · 1334873 | 9 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McDowell County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 49 registered antenna structures in McDowell County, North Carolina, 33 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 McDowell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McDowell County is registration 1027414, a tower near Union Mills at 98 m (320 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McDowell County?
SBA Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in McDowell County (7), followed by American Towers LLC (6).
What kind of towers are in McDowell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 49 registrations), then monopole (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 McDowell County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/mcdowell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).