Antenna structures in Franklin County, Virginia
At a glance
Franklin County, Virginia has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them marked constructed. That is the 61st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.59% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1025915 near Rocky Mount at 115 m (376 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 25 registrations, Franklin County ranks 61st of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 65 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 115 m, is about 78% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin County?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin County is monopole (code MTOWER), with 8 registrations (32%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and tower (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 21 constructed, 3 terminated 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 Franklin County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Franklin County, with 7 of the 25. The next largest are Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (3), American Towers LLC (2) and Apex Towers, LLC (2). 10 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 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Rocky Mount (6), Ferrum (4), Boones Mill (3), Union Hall (3) and Moneta (2).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Franklin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Mount · 1025915 | 115 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Rocky Mount · 1016998 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Juggs Gap · 1217869 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Bassett · 1218821 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Rocky Mount · 1016823 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Boones Mill · 1287659 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 7 | Wirtz · 1290530 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 8 | Rocky Mount · 1250513 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Redwood · 1252109 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Ferrum · 1287451 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Ferrum · 1287452 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Ferrum · 1287453 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Boones Mill · 1016375 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 14 | Sydnorsville · 1016610 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 15 | Union Hall · 1302419 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Union Hall · 1304616 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Callaway · 1310443 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Union Hall · 1252087 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Rocky Mount · 1016374 | 60 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 20 | Ferrum · 1241203 | 59 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Hardy · 1255015 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Boones Mill · 1231711 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Rocky Mount · 1016999 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Moneta · 1250264 | 49 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 25 | Moneta · 1250263 | 46 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Franklin County, Virginia, 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 1025915, a guyed tower near Rocky Mount at 115 m (376 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Franklin County (7), followed by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Franklin County?
Monopole is the most common filed type (8 of 25 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 Franklin County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/franklin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).