Mitchellville is a majority African-American unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.

[3] Mitchellville was named for John Mitchell (1788–1862), who owned Essington Hall, the plantation that encompassed much of the area.

He and his wife Mary Lanham are buried in the Mitchell Family Cemetery on Mitchellville and Mount Oak Road.

as a basis in its decision card documentation[6] where a Mullikin/Mitchellville railroad stop served also as the post office.

[8] Also, see "Woodmore" for common historical information[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13 km2), all land.

[15] Kingsford, Ardmore, Woodmore, and Lake Arbor elementary schools serve sections of Mitchellville CDP.

[18] Prince George's County Police Department District 2 Station in Brock Hall CDP.