Accokeek is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland. Its population at the 2000 census was 7,349.

The Piscataway Park is located here. That, along with Bellevue and Accokeek Creek Site, are listed on the National Register for Historic Places.

Beretta, the Italian arms company, opened a factory here in the 1970s.

According to the 2000 census, the town was 43.16% White, 47.60% African American, with the remaining being people of other races.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..