Keith Bohannon

Keith Bohannon is a Professor of History at the University of West Georgia, located within the Department of History in the School of Humanities, part of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He specializes in the US Civil War and Reconstruction, the American South, and Georgia History. His research explores interactions between soldiers and civilians during the Civil War, particularly in Georgia. Dr. Bohannon holds a B.A. (1989) and M.A. (1993) from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. (2001) from Pennsylvania State University.

His teaching portfolio includes courses such as U.S. History I, Jacksonian America, Civil War/Reconstruction, and History of Georgia. He has also contributed to National Parks as a historian and exhibits planner. His publications span military and social aspects of the Civil War, including analyses of battles, soldiers’ experiences, and regional histories. His work emphasizes primary sources and historical memory, reflecting a deep engagement with both battlefield dynamics and civilian contexts.

Dr. Bohannon advises students through thesis courses (HIST-6699) and has supervised independent studies (HIST-6481). His research and teaching highlight the interplay of military strategy, societal impact, and historical preservation in the American South.