Pole 1206996 — South Boston, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206996 — pole near South Boston, Virginia. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206996 is a 59 m (195 ft) pole near South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 1, 1999, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 10, 2000. It is registered to Virginia Electric and Power Co., which holds 85 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1206996 |
| Unique system identifier | 2603864 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Nov 1, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 10, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 78-AEA-137-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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 Electric and Power Co.
Ashland, VA · FRN 0002073492
Holds 85 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.8 mi S of St Rt 716 on StRt 129 (North Main St) within city limits
- City
- South Boston
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24592
- County
- Halifax County
- County FIPS
- 51083
- Coordinates
- 36.72094, -78.90333
Within ~40 km
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- Oxford, NC · 1000153313 m
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How tall is structure 1206996 compared with others?
At 59 m, structure 1206996 is about 17% below the 72 m average across the 48 structures registered in Halifax County. It is about 10% below the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,241 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 59 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 154 m, which puts the top of the structure 213 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1206996, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near South Boston in Halifax County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.72094, -78.90333, with the site address filed as "0.8 mi S of St Rt 716 on StRt 129 (North Main St) within city limits". Halifax County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 37 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,241 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Oxford, NC · 1000153, a tower at 313 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1206996 on Nov 14, 2000. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1206996?
The FCC record lists Virginia Electric and Power Co. of Ashland, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073492. Across the registry it holds 85 structure registrations, the 230th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 65 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (32 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 78-AEA-137-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1206996?
Its registered overall height above ground is 59 m (195 ft), and 213 m (700 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1206996?
The registered owner is Virginia Electric and Power Co., which holds 85 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1206996?
It is located near South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia at 0.8 mi S of St Rt 716 on StRt 129 (North Main St) within city limits (36.72094, -78.90333). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 1, 1999.
What type of structure is 1206996?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Halifax County, VA?
Halifax County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206996, weekly bulk file.
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 structure 1206996, South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/south-boston-1206996 (data as of October 20, 2026).