Antenna structures in Barbour County, West Virginia
At a glance
Barbour County, West Virginia has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them marked constructed. That is the 29th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 1,958. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1265013 near Philippi at 146 m (480 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Barbour County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
With 23 registrations, Barbour County ranks 29th of 55 counties in West Virginia; Kanawha County leads the state with 178. The average registered overall height here is 87 m, about 13% above the West Virginia average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 146 m, is about 69% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Barbour County?
The most common filed structure type in Barbour County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (56.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (9).
By registration status: 15 constructed, 5 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Barbour County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Barbour County, with 8 of the 23. The next largest are American Towers LLC (3), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2) and West Virginia Emergency Management Division (2). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Barbour County have registered structures?
Registrations in Barbour County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Philippi (11), Belington (4), Volga (2), Morgantown (1) and Bellington (1).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Barbour County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgantown · 1264678 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Philippi · 1265013 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Belington · 1280104 | 121 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Philippi · 1200737 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Belington · 1270577 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Belington · 1278650 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Belington · 1279189 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Bellington · 1271506 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Clarksburg · 1056383 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Volga · 1260361 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Philippi · 1261652 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Philippi · 1273809 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Philippi · 1260213 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Philippi · 1260352 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Volga · 1260367 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Philippi · 1260593 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 17 | Philippi · 1278058 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Century · 1303420 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Philippi · 1286740 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Buckhannon · 1033947 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 21 | Phillipi · 1275755 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Philippi · 1286736 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 23 | Philippi · 1232455 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Barbour County, WV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Barbour County, West Virginia, 15 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 Barbour County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Barbour County is registration 1265013, a tower near Philippi at 146 m (480 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Barbour County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Barbour County (8), followed by American Towers LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Barbour County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 23 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Barbour County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/county/barbour-county (data as of October 20, 2026).