Antenna structures in Ritchie County, West Virginia
At a glance
Ritchie County, West Virginia has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 36th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 1,958. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1039322 near Cairo at 128 m (421 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Ritchie County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
With 20 registrations, Ritchie County ranks 36th of 55 counties in West Virginia; Kanawha County leads the state with 178. The average registered overall height here is 84 m, roughly in line with the West Virginia average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 53% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Ritchie County?
The most common filed structure type in Ritchie County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (40%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (2).
By registration status: 12 constructed, 3 dismantled, 3 canceled, 1 terminated and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Ritchie County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Ritchie County, with 4 of the 20. The next largest are Crown Communication LLC (3), LLoyd Hoff Holding Corp. (3) and Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Ritchie County have registered structures?
Registrations in Ritchie County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Pennsboro (5), Cairo (3), Harrisville (3), Ellenboro (2) and Grant District (1).
Every registration
All 20 structures in Ritchie County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo · 1039322 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Pennsboro · 1267332 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Pennsboro · 1221044 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Ellenboro · 1223067 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Grant District · 1222833 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Pennsboro · 1039326 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Harrisville · 1034414 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Petroleum · 1293157 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Pennsboro · 1272815 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Cairo · 1280705 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Harrisville · 1316025 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Big Springs · 1328020 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Ellenboro · 1290963 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Volcano · 1033618 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 15 | Schultz · 1034309 | 70 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Saint Marys · 1037373 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 17 | Pullman · 1042770 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Pennsboro · 1033632 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 19 | Cairo · 1322589 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Harrisville · 1055956 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Ritchie County, WV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 20 registered antenna structures in Ritchie County, West Virginia, 12 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 Ritchie County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Ritchie County is registration 1039322, a tower near Cairo at 128 m (421 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Ritchie County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Ritchie County (4), followed by Crown Communication LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Ritchie County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 20 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Ritchie County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/county/ritchie-county (data as of October 13, 2026).