Antenna structures in Adams County, Pennsylvania
At a glance
Adams County, Pennsylvania has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them marked constructed. That is the 43rd-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 0.89% of the state's 5,759. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1024559 near New Oxford at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Adams County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
With 51 registrations, Adams County ranks 43rd of 67 counties in Pennsylvania; Allegheny County leads the state with 275. The average registered overall height here is 62 m, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 67 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Adams County?
The most common filed structure type in Adams County is tower (code TOWER), with 28 registrations (54.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and monopole (5). In all, 13 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 38 constructed, 5 dismantled, 4 terminated, 3 canceled and 1 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 Adams County?
Cellco Partnership and VB-S1 Assets, LLC hold the most registrations in Adams County, 7 each of the 51. Other owners include CCATT LLC (4), GTC Uno, LLC (4) and Nextel Partners Operating Corp. (4). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Adams County have registered structures?
Registrations in Adams County list 17 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gettysburg (16), Fairfield (7), New Oxford (5), Hanover (5) and Abbottstown (2).
Every registration
All 51 structures in Adams County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gettysburg · 1025956 | 148 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 2 | New Oxford · 1024559 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Gettysburg · 1250072 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Gettysburg · 1033108 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Abbottstown · 1201423 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Gettysburg · 1025745 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | New Oxford · 1028806 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | York Springs · 1057793 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | York Springs · 1208718 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Gettysburg · 1057794 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Fairfield · 1233044 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Cashtown · 1233605 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | New Oxford · 1209114 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | Hunterstown · 1209122 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 15 | Fairfield · 1262007 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Gettysburg · 1025953 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 17 | Gettysburg · 1025954 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 18 | Gettysburg · 1025955 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 19 | Hanover · 1054708 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 20 | Gettysburg · 1024556 | 61 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 21 | Littlestown · 1026735 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Caledonia Park · 1013500 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 23 | Hanover · 1054709 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 24 | Mount Pleasant Towns · 1058177 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Gettysburg · 1227424 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Hanover · 1054710 | 60 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 27 | Gardners · 1252741 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Fairfield · 1200624 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Gettysburg · 1243491 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | New Oxford · 1203899 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Franklin Township · 1286245 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Gettysburg · 1256740 | 56 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 33 | McSherrystown · 1200633 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 34 | Huntington · 1208891 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 35 | Hanover · 1253083 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Biglerville · 1024565 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 37 | Fairfield · 1262328 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 38 | Fairfield · 1264351 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Fairfield · 1266596 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | New Oxford · 1208594 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 41 | Hanover · 1293925 | 47 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 42 | Biglerville · 1305116 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Gettysburg · 1208062 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Gettysburg · 1293516 | 44 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Abbottstown · 1290430 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Gettysburg · 1025041 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Gettysburg · 1267307 | 27 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 48 | Carroll Valley · 1265836 | 25 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Carroll Valley · 1241222 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 50 | Fairfield · 1214269 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 51 | McSherrystown · 1206706 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Adams County, PA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 51 registered antenna structures in Adams County, Pennsylvania, 38 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 Adams County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Adams County is registration 1024559, a tower near New Oxford at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Adams County?
Cellco Partnership and VB-S1 Assets, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Adams County, with 7 each.
What kind of towers are in Adams County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (28 of 51 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Adams County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/county/adams-county (data as of October 13, 2026).