Antenna structures in Halifax County, Virginia
At a glance
Halifax County, Virginia has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them marked constructed. That is the 21st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018170 near South Boston at 159 m (521 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Halifax County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 48 registrations, Halifax County ranks 21st of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 72 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 159 m, is about 2.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Halifax County?
The most common filed structure type in Halifax County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and monopole (8). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 37 constructed, 4 canceled, 3 terminated, 2 dismantled and 2 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 Halifax County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Halifax County, with 7 of the 48. The next largest are SBA Towers IX, LLC (5), American Towers LLC (3) and SBA Towers IV, LLC (3). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Halifax County have registered structures?
Registrations in Halifax County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are South Boston (19), Halifax (7), Nathalie (5), Alton (4) and Clover (3).
Every registration
All 48 structures in Halifax County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Boston · 1018170 | 159 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | South Boston · 1252360 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Halifax · 1254490 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Scottsburg · 1221462 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | South Boston · 1241941 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | South Boston · 1047842 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Cody · 1016916 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Halifax County · 1047843 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Alton · 1025682 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | South Boston · 1257454 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Clover · 1016986 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Halifax · 1017849 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 13 | Brookneal · 1227752 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Brookneal · 1227755 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Halifax · 1241935 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | South Boston · 1206556 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 17 | Alton · 1220059 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Virgilina · 1241832 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Nathalie · 1241833 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Nathalie · 1276876 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Terminated |
| 21 | Milton · 1024074 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Nathalie · 1276878 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Halifax · 1276877 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Nathalie · 1276879 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Nathalie · 1279557 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | South Boston · 1016922 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Halifax · 1018225 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | South Boston · 1017675 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | South Boston · 1231349 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | South Boston · 1274429 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Vernon Hill · 1309513 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Vernon Hill · 1314447 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 33 | South Boston · 1319899 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Alton · 1328968 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Virgilina · 1331400 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | South Boston · 1243144 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 37 | Clover · 1020619 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 38 | Alton · 1024799 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 39 | South Boston · 1206996 | 59 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 40 | Clover · 1245707 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Halifax · 1250691 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | South Boston · 1268667 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | South Boston · 1252577 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | South Boston · 1252078 | 43 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 45 | Halifax · 1293265 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | South Boston · 1238358 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | South Boston · 1328075 | 14 m | Oil rig | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 48 | South Boston · 1287847 | 12 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Halifax County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 48 registered antenna structures in Halifax County, Virginia, 37 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 Halifax County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Halifax County is registration 1018170, a guyed tower near South Boston at 159 m (521 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Halifax County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Halifax County (7), followed by SBA Towers IX, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Halifax County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 48 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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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 Halifax County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/halifax-county (data as of October 13, 2026).