Antenna structures in Upshur County, Texas
At a glance
Upshur County, Texas has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them marked constructed. That is the 91st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.32% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1063557 near Longview at 335 m (1,098 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Upshur County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 66 registrations, Upshur County ranks 91st of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 101 m, about 33% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 335 m, is about 3.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Upshur County?
The most common filed structure type in Upshur County is tower (code TOWER), with 33 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (15) and guyed tower (9). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 51 constructed, 7 dismantled, 4 canceled, 3 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Upshur County?
ETEX Communications, LP holds the most registrations in Upshur County, with 11 of the 66. The next largest are American Towers LLC (7), SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC (6) and CCATT LLC (3). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Upshur County have registered structures?
Registrations in Upshur County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gilmer (30), Big Sandy (10), Gladewater (9), Ore City (5) and East Mountain (2).
Every registration
All 66 structures in Upshur County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilmer · 1268699 | 472 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 2 | Longview · 1063557 | 335 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Gladewater · 1047144 | 250 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 4 | Pittsburg · 1232822 | 213 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 5 | Gladewater · 1232834 | 159 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 6 | Gladewater · 1233021 | 159 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Gladewater · 1238122 | 159 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Gladewater · 1284572 | 159 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Shady Grove · 1052594 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Big Sandy · 1281741 | 148 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Gilmer · 1271579 | 140 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | East Mountain · 1054449 | 139 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Gilmer · 1058076 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Ore City · 1244348 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Big Sandy · 1313958 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Big Sandy · 1319441 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Midway · 1003444 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | East Mountain · 1228087 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Gilmer · 1246241 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Big Sandy · 1037508 | 96 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 21 | Rosewood · 1051437 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Gilmer · 1270741 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Gilmer · 1278660 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Diana · 1278662 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Gilmer · 1280056 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Gilmer · 1278657 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Gilmer · 1278659 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Gilmer · 1278832 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Big Sandy · 1278658 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Gilmer · 1240591 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Big Sandy · 1244017 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Big Sandy · 1028452 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 33 | Ore City · 1041811 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Big Sandy · 1246714 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Big Sandy · 1307773 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Ore City · 1052868 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Gilmer · 1230543 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Gilmer · 1235155 | 82 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 39 | Gilmer · 1267567 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Gilmer · 1052578 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Gladewater · 1214846 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Ore City · 1331622 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Diane · 1278827 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Diana · 1255747 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 45 | Ore City · 1262325 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Gilmer · 1327258 | 73 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Latch · 1201037 | 71 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 48 | Latch · 1202038 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 49 | Gilmer · 1049292 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Gilmer · 1306721 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Gilmer · 1050145 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Gilmer · 1216221 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Gilmer · 1235317 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 54 | Gilmer · 1273023 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Gilmer · 1331576 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 56 | Gladewater · 1309425 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 57 | Gilmer · 1331333 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Gladewater · 1055768 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Big Sandy · 1245766 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Gilmer · 1306579 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 61 | Gilmer · 1283117 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 62 | Gilmer · 1241464 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 63 | Gladewater · 1266475 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 64 | Gilmer · 1237688 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 65 | Gilmer · 1060346 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | Gilmer · 1239740 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Upshur County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 66 registered antenna structures in Upshur County, Texas, 51 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 Upshur County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Upshur County is registration 1063557, a tower near Longview at 335 m (1,098 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Upshur County?
ETEX Communications, LP holds the most registrations in Upshur County (11), followed by American Towers LLC (7).
What kind of towers are in Upshur County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (33 of 66 registrations), then lattice tower (15).
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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 Upshur County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/upshur-county (data as of October 13, 2026).