Antenna structures in Shelby County, Ohio
At a glance
Shelby County, Ohio has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them marked constructed. That is the 59th-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 0.68% of the state's 8,210. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1015790 near Piqua at 154 m (506 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Shelby County compare with the rest of Ohio?
With 56 registrations, Shelby County ranks 59th of 88 counties in Ohio; Cuyahoga County leads the state with 506. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 73 m. The tallest standing structure, at 154 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Shelby County?
The most common filed structure type in Shelby County is tower (code TOWER), with 24 registrations (42.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (18) and guyed tower (6). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 43 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled, 3 canceled and 2 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 Shelby County?
American Towers LLC and Board of Commissioners Shelby County Ohio hold the most registrations in Shelby County, 6 each of the 56. Other owners include SBA Towers, LLC (4), TowerCo 2013 LLC (4) and Cellco Partnership (3). 23 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Shelby County have registered structures?
Registrations in Shelby County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sidney (29), Anna (4), Jackson Center (4), Botkins (3) and Fort Loramie (3).
Every registration
All 56 structures in Shelby County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piqua · 1015790 | 154 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Maplewood · 1019217 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Sidney · 1206823 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Sidney · 1058812 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Sidney · 1058876 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Botkins · 1060411 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Anna · 1058003 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Jackson Center · 1244848 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Fort Loramie · 1244439 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Jackson Center · 1283183 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Fort Loramie · 1326357 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Jackson Center · 1302630 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Sidney · 1063834 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Sidney · 1315015 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Botkins · 1023658 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Sidney · 1018816 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Sidney · 1063275 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Russia · 1323602 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Jackson Center · 1323603 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Sidney · 1218669 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 21 | Fort Laramie · 1291268 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Sidney · 1062819 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Sidney · 1055093 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Pemberton · 1329215 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Sidney · 1208050 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Sidney · 1011190 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 27 | Sidney · 1296243 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Montra · 1327672 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Russia · 1331546 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Newport · 1203917 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Anna · 1037974 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Piqua · 1321823 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Maplewood · 1329879 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Sidney · 1217302 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Anna · 1210553 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 36 | New Breman · 1046128 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Sidney · 1061018 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 38 | Sidney · 1210205 | 68 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Botkins Oh · 1266345 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 40 | Botkins · 1278547 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Sidney · 1014982 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Sidney · 1222961 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 43 | Sidney · 1220714 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | Fort Loramie · 1323604 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Anna · 1323605 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Sidney · 1300945 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Sidney · 1330770 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Sidney · 1058981 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Port Jefferson · 1324507 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Sidney · 1323601 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Sidney · 1062929 | 51 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 52 | Sidney · 1062930 | 51 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 53 | Sidney · 1062931 | 51 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 54 | Sidney · 1253278 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Sidney · 1245189 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 56 | Sidney · 1245391 | 9 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Shelby County, OH?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 56 registered antenna structures in Shelby County, Ohio, 43 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 Shelby County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Shelby County is registration 1015790, a guyed tower near Piqua at 154 m (506 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Shelby County?
American Towers LLC and Board of Commissioners Shelby County Ohio are tied for the most registrations in Shelby County, with 6 each.
What kind of towers are in Shelby County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (24 of 56 registrations), then lattice tower (18).
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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 Shelby County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/county/shelby-county (data as of October 13, 2026).