Antenna structures in Gilmer County, West Virginia
At a glance
Gilmer County, West Virginia has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 39th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.92% of the state's 1,958. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1274612 near Glenville at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Gilmer County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
With 18 registrations, Gilmer County ranks 39th 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 128 m, is about 48% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Gilmer County?
The most common filed structure type in Gilmer County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (72.2%). It is followed by tower (3).
By registration status: 11 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled and 1 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 Gilmer County?
American Towers LLC, EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. and Tower Access Group, LLC hold the most registrations in Gilmer County, 3 each of the 18. Other owners include East Ohio Gas Company (2), Columbia Pipeline Group Services LLC (1) and Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Gilmer County have registered structures?
Registrations in Gilmer County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Glenville (7), Lockney (2), Sand Fork (2), Gilmer (1) and Newberne (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Gilmer County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenville · 1274612 | 128 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Glenville · 1039323 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Glenville · 1290733 | 124 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 4 | Gilmer · 1307001 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Lockney · 1322709 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Lockney · 1320017 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Newberne · 1320016 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Glenville · 1037224 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Stumptown · 1034315 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Burnsville · 1296190 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Glenville · 1296192 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Burnhouse · 1034311 | 73 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Glenville · 1034415 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Glenville · 1033656 | 68 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Cedarville · 1050877 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Sand Fork · 1296191 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Cox Mills · 1265450 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Sand Fork · 1305643 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Gilmer County, WV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Gilmer County, West 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 Gilmer County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Gilmer County is registration 1274612, a lattice tower near Glenville at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Gilmer County?
American Towers LLC, EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. and Tower Access Group, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Gilmer County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Gilmer County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 18 registrations), then tower (3).
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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 Gilmer County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/county/gilmer-county (data as of October 13, 2026).