Antenna structures in Southampton County, Virginia
At a glance
Southampton County, Virginia has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 48th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.71% of the state's 4,241. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1253884 near Franklin at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Southampton County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 30 registrations, Southampton County ranks 48th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, about 21% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 60% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Southampton County?
The most common filed structure type in Southampton County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (11) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 4 dismantled and 3 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Southampton County?
American Towers LLC, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and SBA Towers, LLC hold the most registrations in Southampton County, 3 each of the 30. Other owners include American Tower through TowerSites Monitoring, Inc. (2), Cellco Partnership (2) and Shentel Cable Company (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Southampton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Southampton County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Courtland (7), Franklin (5), Ivor (3), Sedley (3) and Drewryville (2).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Southampton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtland · 1017755 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Franklin · 1253884 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Courtland · 1019714 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Courtland · 1211407 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Courtland · 1016600 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Courtland · 1016599 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Franklin · 1016602 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Newsome · 1026431 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Courtland · 1251679 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Drewryville · 1017550 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Courtland · 1064842 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Drewryville · 1201721 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Ivor · 1221328 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 14 | Franklin · 1304112 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Franklin · 1246662 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Capron · 1205518 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Ivor · 1231985 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Newsoms · 1300072 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Ivor · 1219199 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Drewyville · 1233043 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Boykins · 1240745 | 76 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 22 | Sedley · 1333987 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Franklin · 1016032 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Sedley · 1297737 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Sedley · 1301099 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Branchville · 1301624 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Boykins · 1001959 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 28 | Emporia · 1253847 | 51 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Emporia · 1233057 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 30 | Newsoms · 1016034 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Southampton County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Southampton County, Virginia, 19 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 Southampton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Southampton County is registration 1253884, a tower near Franklin at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Southampton County?
American Towers LLC, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and SBA Towers, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Southampton County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Southampton County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 30 registrations), then lattice tower (11).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Southampton County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/southampton-county (data as of October 20, 2026).