Helene Hibben

Helene Hibben
Born(1882-11-18)November 18, 1882
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
DiedMarch 18, 1968(1968-03-18) (aged 85)
Greenfield, Indiana, US
Burial placeCrown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 42, Lot 218
39°49′17″N 86°10′00″W / 39.8214090°N 86.1666707°W / 39.8214090; -86.1666707
OccupationSculptor

Helene Hibben (November 18, 1882– March 18,1968) was an American artist from Indianapolis. Hibben was a sculptor and is a confirmed participant in the Indianapolis City Hospital Project. She created a large bronze statue for the creation of the Burdsal Units. It can still be seen on the campus of Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital. She spent a large portion of her life in childcare, caring for children during World War II and teaching at her own school. In 1917, Hibben founded the Hibben school for kindergarten and primary grades.

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