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Learn About Accokeek, Maryland
Accokeek is located approximately 17 miles south of Washington, DC, within Prince George’s County. The community is bordered by Fort Washington and Clinton to the north, Brandywine to the east, Bryans Road, Bensville, and Waldorf in Charles County to the south, and the Potomac River to the west.
Accokeek has a rich and layered history. It was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 2,000 BCE. The first European contact in 1608 was by John Smith. The name “Accokeek” comes from the Algonquin language, meaning “at the edge of the hill.”
In 1960, local protests led President John F. Kennedy to designate 133 acres around Mockley Point as a national landmark, preserving views of Mount Vernon and Fort Washington Park from development by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). Subsequent land donations expanded these conservation efforts, protecting the area’s natural beauty. West of Route 210, Accokeek includes the Moyoane Reserve, featuring mid-century homes on wooded lots of at least 5 acres, offering a spacious and private suburban lifestyle.
Accokeek is home to notable educational and cultural attractions. They include Hard Bargain Farm, managed by the Ferguson Foundation and National Colonial Farm, part of the National Park Service. These sites host a variety of events, including an annual Oktoberfest and outdoor theater performances, making Accokeek a center for local history and community engagement.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Accokeek covers 28.8 square miles, with 27.4 square miles of land and 1.4 square miles of water. The community sits at an average elevation of 194 feet.
Accokeek experiences a humid subtropical climate. Summers are warm, with average temperatures above 72°F and winters are cold, ranging from 27°F to 64°F. Precipitation is heaviest from May to July, with an annual average of 39 inches.
Accokeek blends historical significance, natural beauty, and suburban charm, making it a distinctive community in Prince George’s County.