Antenna structures in Roane County, West Virginia
At a glance
Roane County, West Virginia has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 24th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 1.6% of the state's 1,958. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1276244 near Spencer at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Roane County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
With 32 registrations, Roane County ranks 24th of 55 counties in West Virginia; Kanawha County leads the state with 178. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, about 10% above the West Virginia average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 51% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Roane County?
The most common filed structure type in Roane County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (40.6%). It is followed by tower (11) and guyed tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled 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 Roane County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Roane County, with 8 of the 32. The next largest are Crown Communication LLC (5), CCATT LLC (3) and Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Roane County have registered structures?
Registrations in Roane County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Spencer (8), Newton (5), Clendenin (4), Walton (3) and Gandeeville (2).
Every registration
All 32 structures in Roane County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer · 1276244 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Gay · 1201224 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Spencer · 1041366 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Looneyville · 1002593 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Newton · 1216447 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Clendenin · 1217846 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Newton · 1218993 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Clendenin · 1225181 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Peniel · 1057945 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Clendenin · 1263856 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Newton · 1221872 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Walton · 1264459 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Newton · 1254571 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Spencer · 1264456 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Gandeeville · 1264458 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Spencer · 1264708 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Walton · 1264461 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Reedy · 1270176 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Newton · 1224598 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Glendenin · 1224601 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Gandeeville · 1033485 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Wallback · 1257383 | 86 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 23 | Clendenin · 1308726 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Walton · 1299693 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Pigeon · 1321636 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Flint Town · 1035679 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Left Hand · 1253835 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Flag Knob Mountain · 1034312 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 29 | Spencer · 1204341 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Spencer · 1033619 | 43 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 31 | Spencer · 1241697 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 32 | Spencer · 1259690 | 9 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Roane County, WV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 32 registered antenna structures in Roane County, West Virginia, 25 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 Roane County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Roane County is registration 1276244, a tower near Spencer at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Roane County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Roane County (8), followed by Crown Communication LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Roane County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 32 registrations), then tower (11).
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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 Roane County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/county/roane-county (data as of October 13, 2026).