Antenna structures in Nicholas County, West Virginia
At a glance
Nicholas County, West Virginia has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them marked constructed. That is the 17th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 2.2% of the state's 1,958. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1274611 near Tioga at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Nicholas County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
With 44 registrations, Nicholas County ranks 17th of 55 counties in West Virginia; Kanawha County leads the state with 178. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, roughly in line with the West Virginia average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 63% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Nicholas County?
The most common filed structure type in Nicholas County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 19 registrations (43.2%). It is followed by tower (19) and guyed tower (3).
By registration status: 36 constructed, 4 canceled, 3 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 Nicholas County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Nicholas County, with 11 of the 44. The next largest are CCATT LLC (7), Crown Communication LLC (5) and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Nicholas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Nicholas County list 21 different city or place names. The most frequent are Summersville (8), Birch River (7), Richwood (4), Craigsville (4) and Nettie (3).
Every registration
All 44 structures in Nicholas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tioga · 1274611 | 128 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Birch River · 1002552 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Richwood · 1273601 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Nettie · 1291214 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Richwood · 1306746 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Birch Creek · 1217578 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Birch River · 1224973 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Brich River · 1225749 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Summerville · 1035083 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Craigsville · 1265789 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Birch River · 1287061 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Craigsville · 1308397 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Birch River · 1264897 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Nettie · 1291446 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Calvin · 1288693 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Summersville · 1265945 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Brch River · 1032862 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Mount Lookout · 1223598 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Gilboa · 1236459 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Muddelty · 1229242 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Persinger · 1236764 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Mt. Nebo, · 1279498 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Birch River · 1280100 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Summerville · 1284146 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Birch River · 1285239 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 26 | Summersville · 1279518 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Birch River · 1283774 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Richwood · 1256756 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Richwood · 1213192 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Nettie · 1033488 | 68 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Summersville · 1237741 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Summersville · 1300797 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Mt Nebo · 1326156 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 34 | Summersville · 1254608 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Mount Nebo · 1255682 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Craigsville · 1047394 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Summersville · 1266333 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Summersville · 1033615 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 39 | Mount Lookout · 1230603 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Fenwick · 1204709 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Summervile · 1247291 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Craigsville · 1033623 | 40 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 43 | Mt. Nebo · 1279807 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Summersville · 1275608 | 9 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Nicholas County, WV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 44 registered antenna structures in Nicholas County, West Virginia, 36 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 Nicholas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Nicholas County is registration 1274611, a lattice tower near Tioga at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Nicholas County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Nicholas County (11), followed by CCATT LLC (7).
What kind of towers are in Nicholas County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (19 of 44 registrations), then tower (19).
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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 Nicholas County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/county/nicholas-county (data as of October 13, 2026).