Leighton Museum, Alabama

01/19/2026

Today we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King and his valuable lessons we embrace.

12/18/2025

It is an honor for us to share the hard work, determination and vision to preserve history that Jimmy King gave to the Leighton Museum. The museum is located down the street from Leighton United Methodist Church inside Bank Independent.
Town of Leighton
Ann King Jones

12/14/2025

It is with much gratitude for his passion of preserving history, that we dedicate a video of a few stories told by Jimmy King. Jimmy passed away on Monday at the age of 92.
The Leighton Museum, founded by the King family, began in 1954 and was relocated to Bank Independent in Leighton in 2016. This state of the art museum includes a case dedicated to Jimmy with relics dating back to the 1700’s. There is also a classic video featuring Jimmy and others telling the stories of Leighton.
We are thankful that his stories will live on for generations to come!

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11/14/2025

Leighton legends Jimmy Hughes and Percy Sledge were two of the first musicians mentioned in the grand opening of this amazing exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville. These men, along with Leighton’s Bob Carl Bailey and many more, are featured in the exhibit with many items on loan from the Leighton Museum. Thank you to the curators of the museum for recreating this timeless area of music from the Shoals. And a special thanks to Linda Hall, a graduate of CCHS in Leighton, for her continued passion for telling the story of Muscle Shoals music.

09/23/2025

🌿 Did you know? Archaeologists have dated charcoal from the LaGrange Rock Shelter, near Leighton, to around 11,280 BC — indicating people were living here more than 13,000 years ago.

On Native American Day, we honor the deep roots, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in this land — the Chickasaw, Cherokee, and earlier peoples whose stories are our stories too. Through their wisdom and presence, this place became more than just land — it became community.

We invite you to come explore Leighton Museum to dive into our shared heritage. Our exhibits include Native American pieces, artifacts from early settlers, pictures, and stories that bring to life the many layers of Leighton’s history.

📍 Visit us at 8720 Main Street. Walk through the past, learn about the people who shaped this land, and celebrate the heritage that continues to live in our community.

08/06/2025

Bring your photos and stories to the library for this event and make sure to stop by next door at Bank Independent to see the Leighton Museum. We now have a video of interviews telling the rich history of Leighton!

09/21/2024

So much rich history was shared today by this group of American Indians, with many having deep roots in Colbert County. It was an honor to give them a tour of the Leighton Museum with a special emphasis on an original letter from Chief Colbert. The museum is open during regular hours at Bank Independent in Leighton. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Monday through Friday

09/15/2024

Town of Leighton
Ann King Jones
Sally King Rosser

09/15/2024

Sunday, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Leighton Museum will be open with special guest, Jimmy King on hand to answer questions and maybe tell a story or two! If you have never seen this collection of priceless artifacts, please consider a visit to Leighton for this Shoals hidden treasure!

07/06/2024

It was an awesome day at the Leighton Museum as we welcomed the Leighton Training School friends and family! Chicago, Texas and more were represented.

07/05/2024

In celebration of the Leighton Training School and CCHS reunions, the Leighton Museum will be open on Saturday, July 6 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. It is located inside Bank Independent on Main Street in Leighton. There will be no banking opportunities at this time.
We look forward to seeing you!
Town of Leighton

05/01/2024

Wednesday is going to be a gorgeous day for our Community Garden planting with our Master Gardener friends! Come out and join us at 3:30, and grab some seeds from our seed catalog while you are here!