Tower 1008501 — Locust Grove, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008501 — tower (type not specified) near Locust Grove, Virginia. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008501 is a 18 m (60 ft) tower near Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 19, 1996. It is registered to VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008501 |
| Unique system identifier | 98618 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 19, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Feb 6, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AEA-1873-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | — |
| Marking / lighting code | — |
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
VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Atlanta, GA
Location
- Address
- .71 MI NNE RT 20 & HILLESWELL RD
- City
- Locust Grove
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22508
- County
- Orange County
- County FIPS
- 51137
- Coordinates
- 38.32611, -77.75556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008501 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1008501 is about 26% of the 69 m average across the 19 structures registered in Orange County. It is about 27% of the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 24% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 15 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 18 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 122 m, which puts the top of the structure 140 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008501, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Locust Grove in Orange County, Virginia, at coordinates 38.32611, -77.75556, with the site address filed as ".71 MI NNE RT 20 & HILLESWELL RD". Orange County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 79th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 16 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,239 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Culpeper, VA · 1063918, a tower at 178 m (terminated).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1008501 on Feb 6, 1997. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1008501?
The FCC record lists VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AEA-1873-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008501?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (60 ft), and 140 m (460 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008501?
The registered owner is VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Where is antenna structure 1008501?
It is located near Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia at .71 MI NNE RT 20 & HILLESWELL RD (38.32611, -77.75556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 19, 1996.
What type of structure is 1008501?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Orange County, VA?
Orange County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 79th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008501, weekly bulk file.
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 1008501, Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/locust-grove-1008501 (data as of October 13, 2026).