Antenna structures in Putnam County, West Virginia
At a glance
Putnam County, West Virginia has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them marked constructed. That is the 12th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 2.7% of the state's 1,958. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1033917 near Scott Depot at 473 m (1,551 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Putnam County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
With 52 registrations, Putnam County ranks 12th of 55 counties in West Virginia; Kanawha County leads the state with 178. The average registered overall height here is 101 m, about 31% above the West Virginia average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 473 m, is about 4.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Putnam County?
The most common filed structure type in Putnam County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 25 registrations (48.1%). It is followed by tower (20) and monopole (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 39 constructed, 6 canceled, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Putnam County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Putnam County, with 14 of the 52. The next largest are Crown Communication LLC (8), Skyway Towers, LLC (6) and Alltel Corporation (2). 21 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Putnam County have registered structures?
Registrations in Putnam County list 19 different city or place names. The most frequent are Hurricane (12), Scott Depot (6), Winfield (6), Poca (3) and Bancroft (3).
Every registration
All 52 structures in Putnam County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Depot · 1033917 | 473 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | St. Albans · 1241143 | 457 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Saint Albans · 1035141 | 304 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 4 | Poca · 1050615 | 300 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Scott Depot · 1263350 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Confidence · 1314806 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Winfield · 1034141 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Poca · 1291223 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Bancroft · 1227566 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Hurricane · 1295909 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Winfield · 1285788 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Liberty · 1287536 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Liberty · 1287537 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Leon · 1287538 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Sigman · 1287539 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Leon · 1287594 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Red House · 1288169 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Hurricane · 1225798 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Leon · 1288826 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Scott Depot · 1284481 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Scott Depot · 1023774 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Charleston · 1213173 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Hurricane · 1264487 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Hurricane · 1034184 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Winfield · 1202471 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Scott Depot · 1229014 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Eleanor · 1033944 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Red House · 1229139 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 29 | Hurricane · 1213175 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Hurricane · 1328296 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Poca · 1327875 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Hurricane · 1228711 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 33 | Hurricane · 1329112 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 34 | Fraziers Bottom · 1023918 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Hurricane · 1065938 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Winfield · 1203893 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Nitro · 1212720 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Hurricane · 1290957 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 39 | Hurricane · 1331553 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Putnam · 1331818 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Bancroft · 1209921 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 42 | Bancroft · 1230844 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Ortin Heights · 1065935 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Red House · 1313711 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Eleanor · 1065927 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Nye · 1031829 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Saint Albans · 1064290 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Charleston · 1211956 | 50 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 49 | Winfield · 1234650 | 50 m | Monopole | Dismantled |
| 50 | Winfield · 1207263 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Scott Depot · 1065945 | 46 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 52 | Hurricane · 1309552 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Putnam County, WV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 52 registered antenna structures in Putnam County, West Virginia, 39 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 Putnam County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Putnam County is registration 1033917, a tower near Scott Depot at 473 m (1,551 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Putnam County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Putnam County (14), followed by Crown Communication LLC (8).
What kind of towers are in Putnam County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (25 of 52 registrations), then tower (20).
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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 Putnam County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/county/putnam-county (data as of October 13, 2026).