Antenna structures in Mathews County, Virginia
At a glance
Mathews County, Virginia has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 98th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.31% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1290377 near Dutton at 154 m (504 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Mathews County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 13 registrations, Mathews County ranks 98th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 96 m, about 45% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 154 m, is about 60% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Mathews County?
The most common filed structure type in Mathews County is tower (code TOWER), with 5 registrations (38.5%). It is followed by monopole (4) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 11 constructed, 1 dismantled 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 Mathews County?
SBA Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Mathews County, with 4 of the 13. The next largest are HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC DBA = WHRO (2), SBA GC Towers, LLC (2) and Virginia Department of State Police (2). 6 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Mathews County have registered structures?
Registrations in Mathews County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mathews (5), Dutton (3), Cobbs Creek (1), Foster (1) and Moon (1).
Every registration
All 13 structures in Mathews County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutton · 1018162 | 154 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 2 | Dutton · 1290377 | 154 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Mathews · 1027467 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Mathews · 1235025 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Mathews · 1242590 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Mathews · 1254035 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Cobbs Creek · 1018224 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Dutton · 1207360 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Mathews · 1235163 | 78 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 10 | Foster · 1212687 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Moon · 1214110 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Blakes · 1217731 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Port Haywood · 1221080 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Mathews County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 13 registered antenna structures in Mathews County, Virginia, 11 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 Mathews County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Mathews County is registration 1290377, a guyed tower near Dutton at 154 m (504 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Mathews County?
SBA Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Mathews County (4), followed by HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC DBA = WHRO (2).
What kind of towers are in Mathews County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (5 of 13 registrations), then monopole (4).
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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 Mathews County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/mathews-county (data as of October 13, 2026).