West Badin is a small, predominantly Black community on the Yadkin River between Durham and Charlotte. It was originally built as part of the racially segregated company town of Badin, founded in the early 20th century around aluminum production.

West Badin is a small, predominantly Black community on the Yadkin River between Durham and Charlotte. It was originally built as part of the racially segregated company town of Badin, founded in the early 20th century around aluminum production.