Guyed tower 1061782 — Mt Vernon, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061782 — guyed tower near Mt Vernon, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061782 is a 67 m (220 ft) guyed tower near Mt Vernon, Franklin County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 15, 1990. It is registered to WOOD COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1061782 |
| Unique system identifier | 621660 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 15, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Jan 31, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASW-299-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
WOOD COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
Quitman, TX · FRN 0001679950
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.4 MILES S. OF IH20, 11.1 MILES E OF US HWY 37 AND 9.8 MILES NW OF STATE HWY 11
- City
- Mt Vernon
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75457
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 48159
- Coordinates
- 33.11178, -95.14917
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1061782 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1061782 is about 31% below the 98 m average across the 28 structures registered in Franklin County. It is about 12% below the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 37% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 64 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 145 m, which puts the top of the structure 212 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1061782, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mt Vernon in Franklin County, Texas, at coordinates 33.11178, -95.14917, with the site address filed as "3.4 MILES S. OF IH20, 11.1 MILES E OF US HWY 37 AND 9.8 MILES NW OF STATE HWY 11". Franklin County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 188th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 21 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Purley, TX · 1047444, a tower at 282 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1061782 on Jan 31, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1061782?
The FCC record lists WOOD COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. of Quitman, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001679950. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASW-299-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1061782?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 212 m (697 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1061782?
The registered owner is WOOD COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1061782?
It is located near Mt Vernon, Franklin County, Texas at 3.4 MILES S. OF IH20, 11.1 MILES E OF US HWY 37 AND 9.8 MILES NW OF STATE HWY 11 (33.11178, -95.14917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 15, 1990.
What type of structure is 1061782?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Franklin County, TX?
Franklin County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 188th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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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 structure 1061782, Mt Vernon, Franklin County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/mt-vernon-1061782 (data as of October 13, 2026).