Antenna structures in Cherokee County, South Carolina
At a glance
Cherokee County, South Carolina has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them marked constructed. That is the 38th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 4,405. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1044330 near Gaffney at 149 m (488 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Cherokee County compare with the rest of South Carolina?
With 41 registrations, Cherokee County ranks 38th of 46 counties in South Carolina; Richland County leads the state with 257. The average registered overall height here is 87 m, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 149 m, is about 70% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Cherokee County?
The most common filed structure type in Cherokee County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (34.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (8). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 32 constructed, 3 dismantled, 3 canceled and 3 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 Cherokee County?
American Towers LLC and AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC hold the most registrations in Cherokee County, 6 each of the 41. Other owners include Crown Castle South LLC (4), Duke Energy Business Services, LLC (4) and Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc. (2). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Cherokee County have registered structures?
Registrations in Cherokee County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gaffney (25), Blacksburg (9), Cowpens (2), Pacelet (1) and Cherokee Falls (1).
Every registration
All 41 structures in Cherokee County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney · 1044330 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Gaffney · 1002561 | 140 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Gaffney · 1003866 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Gaffney · 1027822 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Gaffney · 1002309 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Gaffney · 1261967 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Pacelet · 1016196 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Gaffney · 1065521 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Cowpens · 1048773 | 96 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Blacksburg · 1254427 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Gaffney · 1258376 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Blacksburg · 1320726 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Cherokee Falls · 1326816 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Chesnee · 1009051 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Gaffney · 1059157 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Gaffney · 1065084 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Thicketty · 1051459 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Pacolet · 1258427 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Gaffney · 1258428 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Blacksburg · 1273061 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Gaffney · 1262374 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Blacksburg · 1045983 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Gaffney · 1045975 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Cowpens · 1056590 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Gaffney · 1054153 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Blacksburg · 1048772 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Gaffney · 1010579 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Blacksburg · 1292798 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Blacksburg · 1292879 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Gaffney · 1049551 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 31 | Gaffney · 1001564 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Blacksburg · 1306761 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Gaffney · 1282912 | 64 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 34 | Gaffney · 1063772 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Gaffney · 1284300 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Gaffney · 1328199 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Gaffney · 1331846 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Gaffney · 1315706 | 59 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 39 | Gaffney · 1240818 | 49 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 40 | Gaffney · 1276728 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Blacksburg · 1332353 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Cherokee County, SC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 41 registered antenna structures in Cherokee County, South Carolina, 32 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 Cherokee County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Cherokee County is registration 1044330, a tower near Gaffney at 149 m (488 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Cherokee County?
American Towers LLC and AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC are tied for the most registrations in Cherokee County, with 6 each.
What kind of towers are in Cherokee County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 41 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Cherokee County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/county/cherokee-county (data as of October 13, 2026).