It has a rich history, with its development closely tied to the agricultural activities of the region.

The Reeves Plains School, a key institution in the community, was established in 1867 and operated for a century before closing its doors in 1967.

Religious life in Reeves Plains centered around the Primitive Methodist church, which was built in 1873 next to the school.

The building was demolished in 1948, and materials from it were repurposed to extend the Redbanks church hall.

In recent years, there has been a proposal to construct the Reeves Plains Power Station, including the nearby Moomba-Adelaide gas pipeline and a high voltage powerline crosses the locality.