Antenna structures in Athens County, Ohio
At a glance
Athens County, Ohio has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them marked constructed. That is the 42nd-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 0.84% of the state's 8,210. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1041734 near Athens at 262 m (860 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Athens County compare with the rest of Ohio?
With 69 registrations, Athens County ranks 42nd of 88 counties in Ohio; Cuyahoga County leads the state with 506. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, about 15% above the Ohio average of 73 m. The tallest standing structure, at 262 m, is about 3.1 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Athens County?
The most common filed structure type in Athens County is tower (code TOWER), with 43 registrations (62.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (17) and guyed tower (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 55 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled, 3 dismantled 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 Athens County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Athens County, with 13 of the 69. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (8), American Towers LLC (5) and SBA Properties, LLC (4). 31 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Athens County have registered structures?
Registrations in Athens County list 18 different city or place names. The most frequent are Athens (28), Nelsonville (6), Glouster (5), Coolville (5) and Albany (5).
Every registration
All 69 structures in Athens County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens · 1041734 | 262 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Chesterhill · 1243452 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Sharpsburg · 1015796 | 117 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Nelsonville · 1236718 | 117 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Stewart · 1033201 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Glouster · 1261481 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Athens · 1012129 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Athens · 1307647 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Amesville · 1308526 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Glouster · 1309122 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Guysville · 1013217 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Nelsonville · 1248172 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Nelsonville · 1248809 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Athens · 1261636 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Coolville · 1263187 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Lodi Township · 1299935 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Shade · 1313384 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Athens · 1248460 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Chesterhill · 1308050 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Athens · 1249418 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Athens · 1261251 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Canaanville · 1299182 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Athens · 1329199 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Trimble · 1017398 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | The Plains · 1248010 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Athens · 1218418 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Athens · 1011071 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 28 | Athens · 1261496 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Trimble · 1261588 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Glouster · 1261894 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Athens · 1015156 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Glouster · 1275428 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Nelsonville · 1290933 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Millfield · 1258211 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Nelsonville · 1202321 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Shade · 1241943 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Athens · 1242485 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Shade · 1222767 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Coolville · 1226327 | 80 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 40 | Athens · 1235438 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Athens · 1235660 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Athens · 1329032 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Athens · 1012912 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Athens · 1301550 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Athens · 1044588 | 77 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 46 | Lottridge · 1057797 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 47 | Athens · 1061433 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Lottridge · 1261566 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Albany · 1017399 | 63 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 50 | Guysville · 1219519 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Coolville · 1219523 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Elliottville · 1219550 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Coolville · 1220135 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Nelsonville · 1226361 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 55 | Albany · 1315675 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 56 | Coolville · 1021018 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Athens · 1220169 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Athens · 1221796 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Athens · 1246273 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Albany · 1255863 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 61 | Albany · 1248190 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 62 | The Plains · 1211958 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 63 | Athens · 1264471 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 64 | Albany · 1211960 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 65 | Athens · 1301700 | 49 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 66 | Athens · 1003296 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 67 | Athens · 1278414 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Athens · 1250436 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 69 | Glouster · 1269812 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Athens County, OH?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 69 registered antenna structures in Athens County, Ohio, 55 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 Athens County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Athens County is registration 1041734, a tower near Athens at 262 m (860 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Athens County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Athens County (13), followed by Cellco Partnership (8).
What kind of towers are in Athens County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (43 of 69 registrations), then lattice tower (17).
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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 Athens County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/county/athens-county (data as of October 13, 2026).