Antenna structures in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
At a glance
Pocahontas County, West Virginia has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 5 of them marked constructed. That is the 52nd-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 1,958. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1290720 near Marlinton at 92 m (302 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Pocahontas County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
With 8 registrations, Pocahontas County ranks 52nd of 55 counties in West Virginia; Kanawha County leads the state with 178. The average registered overall height here is 57 m, about 25% below the West Virginia average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 92 m, is about 61% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Pocahontas County?
The most common filed structure type in Pocahontas County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 4 registrations (50%). It is followed by pole (2) and tower (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 5 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Pocahontas County?
Cellect Towers III LP, a Kansas limited partnership, Pocahontas County Commission, E911 and West Virginia Emergency Management Division hold the most registrations in Pocahontas County, 2 each of the 8. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1) and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (1). 5 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Pocahontas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Pocahontas County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Marlinton (3), Hillsboro (2), Buckeye (1), Slaty Fork (1) and Linwood (1).
Every registration
All 8 structures in Pocahontas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlinton · 1290720 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Hillsboro · 1329477 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 3 | Buckeye · 1331540 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Slaty Fork · 1283025 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Hillsboro · 1330505 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Marlinton · 1278842 | 52 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 7 | Linwood · 1283026 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Marlinton · 1329476 | 32 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Pocahontas County, WV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 8 registered antenna structures in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, 5 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 Pocahontas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Pocahontas County is registration 1290720, a lattice tower near Marlinton at 92 m (302 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Pocahontas County?
Cellect Towers III LP, a Kansas limited partnership, Pocahontas County Commission, E911 and West Virginia Emergency Management Division are tied for the most registrations in Pocahontas County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Pocahontas County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (4 of 8 registrations), then pole (2).
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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 Pocahontas County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/county/pocahontas-county (data as of October 20, 2026).