While Fuller was a prolific inventor and architect, he wasn't the first to conceive of the idea of a dome structure. However, he is credited with formalizing the geodesic dome concept and developing the mathematical formulas to construct them.

It's important to note that Fuller wasn't tied to a specific location for his invention. He was traveling frequently and working on various projects. However, it is generally acknowledged that he developed the geodesic dome concept and built his first models in the United States during the 1940s.