Little Haiti was founded in 1889 as “Motto” and later known as “Lemon City” in 1893. Viter Juste coined the name “Little Haiti”. He is considered the father of the Haitian American community in Miami.
Little Haiti (French: La Petite Haïti) is a neighborhood of Miami, Florida, United States. It is known historically as Lemon City, Little River and Edison. It is home to many Haitian immigrant residents, as well as many residents from the rest of the Caribbean.
Little Haiti is a known neighborhood of Haitian exiles. The community is known for its French–Creole designations, with its street life, restaurants, art galleries, dance, music, theater performances, family owned enterprises, and other cultural activities.