Antenna structures in Franklin County, Texas
At a glance
Franklin County, Texas has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them marked constructed. That is the 188th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.14% of the state's 20,674. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1047444 near Purley at 282 m (925 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 28 registrations, Franklin County ranks 188th of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 98 m, about 28% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 282 m, is about 2.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin County?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (53.6%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and lattice tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 21 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 canceled 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 Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County, with 5 of the 28. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (3), Southwestern Electric Power Company (2) and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Franklin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Franklin County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mount Vernon (7), Mt. Vernon (6), Winnsboro (5), Talco (3) and Purley (2).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Franklin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purley · 1047444 | 282 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Mt. Vernon · 1052583 | 155 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Purley · 1042862 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Winfield · 1052286 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Mount Vernon · 1050755 | 127 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 6 | Mount Vernon · 1052609 | 114 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Mount Vernon · 1050756 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Winnsboro · 1302944 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Mt. Vernon · 1216613 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Winnsboro · 1269149 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Winnsboro · 1287127 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Mt Vernon · 1307775 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Mt. Vernon · 1216241 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Winnsboro · 1269280 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 15 | Talco · 1268952 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Saltillo · 1310277 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Mount Vernon · 1053209 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Mount Vernon · 1059787 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Mt. Vernon · 1244665 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Talco · 1208158 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Mt. Vernon · 1318107 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Talco · 1290009 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Mt Vernon · 1061782 | 67 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | New Hope · 1051500 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Mount Vernon · 1224131 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Mt. Vernon · 1271705 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Winnsboro · 1319131 | 46 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Mount Vernon · 1246953 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Franklin County, Texas, 21 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 Franklin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Franklin County is registration 1047444, a tower near Purley at 282 m (925 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County (5), followed by Alltel Corporation (3).
What kind of towers are in Franklin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 28 registrations), then guyed tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Franklin County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/franklin-county (data as of October 6, 2026).